Peninsular Rivers Quiz: Clerkship 2024
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Ten questions on the Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi, each with an explanation. 📖 Read the detailed topic
Which is the longest river of peninsular India?
The Godavari, about 1,465 km long, is the longest peninsular river. The Krishna comes next, while the Kaveri and Mahanadi are shorter. Its huge basin earns it the name 'Dakshin Ganga'.
- The Godavari rises at Trimbak near Nashik
- It drains into the Bay of Bengal
- Tributaries: Pranhita, Indravati, Manjra
- Godavari = Dakshin (southern) Ganga
| River | Source | Drains into |
|---|---|---|
| Godavari | Trimbak (Nashik, Maharashtra) | Bay of Bengal |
| Krishna | Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) | Bay of Bengal |
| Kaveri | Talakaveri, Brahmagiri (Karnataka) | Bay of Bengal |
| Mahanadi | Sihawa (Chhattisgarh) | Bay of Bengal |
| Narmada | Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh) | Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea) |
| Tapi | Multai (Betul, Madhya Pradesh) | Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea) |
Where does the Godavari rise?
The Godavari rises at Trimbak in Nashik district, Maharashtra, near the Western Ghats. Mahabaleshwar is the source of the Krishna, Talakaveri on Brahmagiri of the Kaveri, and Amarkantak of the Narmada.
- The four sources are different: Trimbak, Mahabaleshwar, Brahmagiri, Amarkantak
- The Godavari flows east
- মহাবালেশ্বর (কৃষ্ণা) ও ত্রিম্বক (গোদাবরী) দুটোই মহারাষ্ট্রে, তাই গুলিয়ে যায়
- Trimbak-Nashik = Godavari
Where does the Krishna rise?
The Krishna rises at Mahabaleshwar in Satara district, Maharashtra, and falls into the Bay of Bengal. Trimbak is the Godavari's source, Multai the Tapi's and Sihawa the Mahanadi's.
- The Krishna flows east
- Tributaries: Tungabhadra, Bhima, Koyna, Musi
- It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh
- Mahabaleshwar = Krishna
Where does the Kaveri rise?
The Kaveri rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu district, Karnataka. Amarkantak is the Narmada's source, Multai the Tapi's and Sihawa the Mahanadi's. It reaches the Bay of Bengal through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- The source gives the river its name: Talakaveri
- A river of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
- It forms a delta at the Bay of Bengal
- Kaveri = Kodagu = Brahmagiri
Where do the Narmada and the Tapi drain?
The Narmada and Tapi flow west through rift valleys and reach the Arabian Sea by the Gulf of Khambhat. Most peninsular rivers flow east, so these two are the exceptions. They form estuaries, not deltas.
- Narmada and Tapi flow west
- They form estuaries, not deltas
- Narmada rises at Amarkantak, Tapi at Multai
- পূর্বমুখী নদী ব-দ্বীপ গড়ে, পশ্চিমমুখী নদী এস্চুয়ারি
- East: Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Mahanadi; west: Narmada, Tapi
| River | Source | Drains into |
|---|---|---|
| Godavari | Trimbak (Nashik, Maharashtra) | Bay of Bengal |
| Krishna | Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) | Bay of Bengal |
| Kaveri | Talakaveri, Brahmagiri (Karnataka) | Bay of Bengal |
| Mahanadi | Sihawa (Chhattisgarh) | Bay of Bengal |
| Narmada | Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh) | Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea) |
| Tapi | Multai (Betul, Madhya Pradesh) | Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea) |
On which river is the Hirakud Dam built?
The Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi near Sambalpur, Odisha, and is among the longest earthen dams in the world. The Mahanadi rises at Sihawa in Chhattisgarh and reaches the Bay of Bengal through Odisha.
- The Mahanadi rises at Sihawa, Chhattisgarh
- Cuttack stands on its banks
- It builds a delta at the Bay of Bengal
- Hirakud = Mahanadi = Odisha
Which peninsular river carries water more evenly through the year because it gets both monsoons?
The Kaveri receives the south-west monsoon (in Karnataka) in summer and the north-east monsoon (in Tamil Nadu) in winter. Its flow is therefore more regular than that of other peninsular rivers, which depend mostly on the summer rain.
- Peninsular rivers are rain-fed and seasonal
- The Kaveri's flow is relatively regular
- Himalayan rivers also get snowmelt
- Kaveri = two monsoons
On which river is the Shivasamudram waterfall?
The Shivasamudram falls are on the Kaveri in Karnataka. Dhuandhar belongs to the Narmada, and Jog (Gersoppa) to the Sharavati.
- Another Kaveri fall: Hogenakkal (Tamil Nadu)
- Shivasamudram is in Karnataka
- Kaveri tributaries: Hemavati, Bhavani, Kabini, Amaravati
- Shivasamudram = Kaveri
The Tungabhadra is the main tributary of which river?
The Tungabhadra, formed by the Tunga and the Bhadra, is the Krishna's main tributary, and historic Hampi stands on its bank. Pranhita and Indravati join the Godavari, and the Kabini and Bhavani join the Kaveri.
- Krishna tributaries: Tungabhadra, Bhima, Koyna
- Hampi lies on the Tungabhadra
- The Krishna and Godavari mouths are close
- Tungabhadra → Krishna
On which river is the Dhuandhar waterfall?
Dhuandhar falls are on the Narmada near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, where the river drops through a marble gorge. The Ukai Dam is on the Tapi and Hirakud on the Mahanadi. The Sardar Sarovar project is also on the Narmada.
- Dhuandhar = Narmada (Jabalpur, MP)
- Sardar Sarovar Dam is on the Narmada
- Ukai Dam is on the Tapi
- Dhuandhar = Narmada
📊 Topic Analysis
Ten questions on the Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi, each with an explanation.
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