Quiz: Indian River Systems: Comprehensive Guide to Major Rivers in India
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Quiz: Indian River Systems: Comprehensive Guide to Major Rivers in India
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Which is the longest river in India?
Explanation
The Ganga is the longest river in India with a total length of approximately 2,525 km.
Key Points
- > Ganga is the national river of India
- > Originates from Gangotri glacier
- > Forms the Sundarbans delta
Additional Information
- Ganga has the largest river basin in India
- It flows through 5 states of India
| River | Length (km) |
|---|---|
| Ganga | 2525 |
| Indus | 3180 |
Which of the following rivers flows westward?
Explanation
Narmada is a westward-flowing river that falls into the Arabian Sea.
Key Points
- > Flows through a rift valley
- > Originates from Amarkantak
- > Falls into the Arabian Sea
Additional Information
- Both Narmada and Tapti are westward flowing
- They do not form deltas
| River | Mouth |
|---|---|
| Narmada | Arabian Sea |
| Tapti | Arabian Sea |
Which river is known as the Ganga of South India?
Explanation
The Godavari river is called the Dakshin Ganga (Ganga of the South) due to its vastness and holiness.
Key Points
- > Longest river of Peninsular India
- > Originates from Trimbakeshwar
- > Falls into the Bay of Bengal
Additional Information
- Godavari originates from Maharashtra
- It is the largest river in South India
| River | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Godavari | Dakshin Ganga |
| Kaveri | Holy river of South India |
What is the Kosi river known as?
Explanation
Due to frequent changes in its course, the Kosi river causes devastating floods in Bihar.
Key Points
- > Originates from Tibet
- > Tributary of Ganga
- > Flood-prone river
Additional Information
- Kosi river is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'
- It descends from the Himalayas
| River | Sorrow |
|---|---|
| Kosi | Bihar |
| Damodar | Bengal |
Where does the Damodar river flow into?
Explanation
The Damodar river joins the Hooghly river.
Key Points
- > Originates from Chota Nagpur Plateau
- > Sorrow of Bengal
- > DVC project is located here
Additional Information
- Damodar river flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal
- DVC is India's first multipurpose river project
| River | Confluence |
|---|---|
| Damodar | Hooghly |
What is the Brahmaputra river known as in Tibet?
Explanation
The Brahmaputra river is known as Tsangpo in Tibet.
Key Points
- > Originates from Angsi Glacier
- > Enters Arunachal as Dihang
- > Named Brahmaputra in Assam
Additional Information
- It is one of the largest rivers in the world
- In Assam, it forms river islands, not deltas
| Location | Name |
|---|---|
| Tibet | Tsangpo |
| India | Brahmaputra |
Where does the Luni river disappear?
Explanation
The Luni river disappears into the salt marshes of the Rann of Kutch.
Key Points
- > Originates from Rajasthan
- > River of the desert
- > Inland drainage river
Additional Information
- Luni is the largest inland drainage river in India
- Its water becomes saline in its lower course
| Characteristic | Luni |
|---|---|
| Location | Rajasthan-Gujarat |
Hirakud Dam is located on which river?
Explanation
Hirakud Dam is a long dam built on the Mahanadi river in Odisha.
Key Points
- > Longest earthen dam
- > Odisha state
- > Irrigation and power generation
Additional Information
- It is one of the longest dams in India
- Mahanadi originates in Chhattisgarh
| Dam | River |
|---|---|
| Hirakud | Mahanadi |
Which is the main tributary of the Indus river?
Explanation
The Sutlej is one of the main tributaries of the Indus river.
Key Points
- > Originates from Mansarovar
- > Enters India through Shipki La pass
- > Hydroelectric project
Additional Information
- The five main tributaries of Indus are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej
- These are known as the five rivers of Punjab
| River | Length |
|---|---|
| Sutlej | 1450 km |
Where does the Yamuna river meet the Ganga?
Explanation
The Yamuna river meets the Ganga at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points
- > Originates from Yamunotri glacier
- > Longest tributary of Ganga
- > Delhi is situated on the banks of Yamuna
Additional Information
- Prayagraj was formerly known as Allahabad
- Yamuna is a right-bank tributary
| Confluence | River |
|---|---|
| Prayagraj | Ganga and Yamuna |
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