River States MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for River States - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• The Brahmaputra, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh, and Luit in Assamese, is a trans-boundary river which flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.
• It is the 9th largest river in the world by discharge, and the 15th longest.
• The length of this river is 2900 km.
• Himalyas is the source of this river.
• Brahmaputra enters in India through Arunachal Pradesh.

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• The five rivers of Punjab are- Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum. River Beas merges into Satluj near Ferozpur at Harike in Punjab. The area between Beas and Satluj is called Doaba. The area between Beas and Chenab is called Majha and on both sides of Ravi, is called the heart of Punjab.
• The Imphal River also known as the Turel Achouba, is a major river in Manipur state, northeastern India.
• The Brahmaputra is the main river and the life line of Assam.

The correct answer is Rajghat Dam.

Key Points

• Betwa River is a tributary River of the Yamuna.
• The Rajghat dam on the Betwa River.
  • It is an inter-state project of the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 
  • It is a multi-purpose, multi-state venture to bring irrigation, food, and water security to the region.

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The correct answer is Godavari.

Key Points

• The river Indravati is a tributary of the river Godavari.
• Indravati river
  • ​Its starting point, found to be the Ghats of Dandakaranya, is in the Kalahandi district, Odisha.
  • It is also known as the oxygen of the Bastar district of state of Chhattisgarh.
  • Most of the river course is through dense forests of Nabarangapur & Bastar.
  • Left Tributary- Nandiraj River
  • Right Tributaries- Bhaskel River, Narangi River, Nimbra River, Kotri River, Bandia River
• Godavari river
  • It rises from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
  • It is also known as the Ganga of South India.
  • It is the second-longest river in India.
  • Dams on the Godavari river are - Polavaram Dam (Andhra Pradesh), Pochampad Dam (Telangana).
  • Tributaries of Godavari river are - Indravati (Chattisgarh) Painganga. Venganga. 

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• Krishna river
  • ​It is an east-flowing river that originates in Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.
  • It flows from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
  • The length of the river is around 1401 km long.
  • It is the fourth largest river in India after Ganga, Godavari, and Brahmaputra.
  • Left bank tributaries of Krishna are Bhima, Dindi, Paleru, and Musi.
  • Right bank tributaries are Koyana, Panchganga, Dudhganga, Venna, Malprabha, Ghatprabha and Tungabhadra.
• Kaveri river
  • It rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range (Karnataka) in the Western Ghats.
  • It is the largest river in the state of Tamil Nadu and the third largest river after Godavari and Krishna in South India.
  • Amaravati, Bhavani, and Kabini are the tributaries of river Kaveri.
  • The Stanley reservoir on the Kaveri river in Tamilnadu is also known as the Mettur dam.
• Mahanadi river
  • It originates from the mountainous terrain of Chhattisgarh.
  • The river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha.
  • The largest dam, the Hirakud Dam is built on this river.
  • The principal tributaries of the Mahanadi river are; Sheonath, Jonk, Hasdeo, Mand, Ib, Ong, Tel

The correct answer is Orange River.

Key Points

• The Orange River is located in southern Africa and does not flow in Australia.
• It is one of the longest rivers in Africa, originating in the Drakensberg Mountains of Lesotho and flowing westward into the Atlantic Ocean.
• Rivers such as the Hunter River, Flinders River, and Gilbert River are located in Australia, making them incorrect options.
• The Orange River is vital for water supply and irrigation in the region but is geographically limited to the African continent.
• This exclusion of the Orange River highlights its distinct location compared to the rivers mentioned in the question.

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• Hunter River: Located in New South Wales, Australia, it is known for its significance in agriculture and coal mining.
• Flinders River: The longest river in Queensland, Australia, it flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria and is critical for regional ecosystems.
• Gilbert River: Also located in Queensland, Australia, it contributes to the Gulf Country’s water systems and supports cattle grazing industries.
• Orange River Basin: Covers regions in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, providing water resources for mining, agriculture, and energy production.
• River Classification: Rivers are classified based on geography, ecosystem roles, and their contribution to human activities such as irrigation, transportation, and energy generation.

The correct answer is Rajghat Dam.

Key Points

• Betwa River is a tributary River of the Yamuna.
• The Rajghat dam on the Betwa River.
  • It is an inter-state project of the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 
  • It is a multi-purpose, multi-state venture to bring irrigation, food, and water security to the region.

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The correct answer is option 4 i.e Gujarat.

• The length of the coastline in India is 7516.6 km.
  • Out of 7516.6 km, Mainland consists of 5422.6 km and Island Territories consists of 2094 km.
  • Gujarat has the largest coastline in India.
  • Andra Pradesh has the longest coastline in South India.

• Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India with a coastline of 1,600 km.
  • Capital city: Gandhinagar.
  • Kandla is the major seaport of Gujarat.
  • The Sabarmati is the largest river in Gujarat 
  • The famous Indus Valley Civilisation, such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro are located in Gujarat.
  • Gir Forest National Park, only Asiatic lion park in the world, is in Gujarat.
  • Alang ship breaking yard is in Gujarat.

The correct answer is ​Karnataka.

Key Points

• Penna/Penner River:
  • Penna/Penner rises on the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, passing north to east through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Penna rises in the Chenna Kesava hill of the Nandidurg range, in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, and flows towards the east eventually draining into the Bay of Bengal.
  • The total length of the river from its origin to its outfall in the Bay of Bengal is 597 km.
  • Located in peninsular India, the Pennar basin extends over the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka having an area of  55 thousand Sq.km.

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All information as of Nov 2022

The correct answer is Rajghat Dam.

Key Points

• Betwa River is a tributary River of the Yamuna.
• The Rajghat dam on the Betwa River.
  • It is an inter-state project of the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 
  • It is a multi-purpose, multi-state venture to bring irrigation, food, and water security to the region.

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The Correct Answer is Ayodhya.

Key Points

• River Sarayu :
  • Ayodhya, a city in Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of the River Sarayu.​
  • The Sarayu originates from Lake Mansarovar in the Himalayas.
  • It is also known as the Ghaghra and the Manas Nandini.
  • It merges with the Ganga in Bihar.

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• River Narmada:
  • It is the largest west-flowing river.
  • It acts as the boundary between North and South India. 
  • It originates in the Amarkantak plateau, where the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges meet.
  • It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian sea.
• River Periyar:
  • It is the longest river in the state of Kerala.
  • It is also known as The lifeline of Kerala.
  • It originates in the Sivagiri Hills of the Western Ghats.
  • It empties or drains into the Arabian Sea.
• River Mandovi:
  • It originates in the Western Ghats of Belagavi district, Karnataka.
  • Panaji is situated on the banks of the river “Mandovi”.
  • It is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. 
  • The river passes through Karnataka and goa before it emptying into the Arabian Sea.

The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Ayodhya.

The correct answer is the Brahmaputra.

• The Yarlung Tsangpo River is the longest river in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
• Downstream from Arunachal Pradesh, the river becomes wider and after reaching Assam, the river is known as the Brahmaputra.
• The river has been called the "Everest of Rivers" because of the extreme conditions of the river.

Additional Information

• Ganga river originates from the Gangotri Glacier of the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
• Indus river originates in the Tibetan Plateau in the close proximity of Lake Manasarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of India.
• Mahanadi river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam.​

The correct answer is Brahmaputra.

Key Points

• Teesta river is the tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
• The Teesta River, which rises in the eastern Himalayas and flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal before entering the Bay of Bengal, is 315 km long.
• It drains 12,370 km² of land. North Sikkim, East Sikkim, Kalimpong district, Darjeeling district, Jalpaiguri district, Cooch Behar districts, and the cities of Rangpo, Jalpaiguri, and Mekhliganj are all located in India.
• In Bangladesh, it joins the Jamuna River at Fulchhari. The Teesta River rises above 7,068 meters and flows south through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya, beginning at the Pahunri glacier.

Important Points

• The Brahmaputra River, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh, and Luit, Dilao in Assam, flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.
• It is the world's ninth-largest river by flow and the 15th-longest river.
• The Yarlung Tsangpo River originates in the Manasarovar Lake district, near Mount Kailash, on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County, Tibet, and flows through southern Tibet, breaking through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon), and into Arunachal Pradesh (India).

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The correct answer is Wang Chhu River.

• Wang Chhu River is a tributary of the river Brahmaputra that flows through Bhutan.

Key Points

• Brahmaputra River System:
  • It is known as Tsangpo in Tibet, Dihang or Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra in Assam, and Jamuna in Bangladesh.
  • The river originates at the Manasarover lake in Tibet.
  • Tributaries from the left bank are: 
    • Lhasa River, Nyang River, Parlung Zangbo, Lohit River, Dhansiri River and Kolong River
  • Tributaries from the right bank​ are:
    • ​Kameng, Manas, Beki, Raidak, Jaldhaka, Teesta and Subansiri River
  • Majuli is the largest riverine island in the world is in the Brahmaputra River.
  • The combined stream of Ganga and Brahmaputra forms the biggest delta in the world, the Sunderbans.
  • The Brahmaputra is the volume-wise largest river of India, whereas lengthwise Ganga is the longest in India.
• The Raidak river is also known as the Wang Chhu River.
  • It flows through Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh. 
  • Chukha hydel plant and Tala Hydroelectric Power Station are located on the river.

The Correct Answer is Zaire.

Key Points

• The Zaire River(Congo River) is the second-longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the second-largest river in the world by discharge volume, following only the Amazon. 
• It's also the world's deepest channel, with estimated depths of over 220 metres.
• The Congo-Lualaba-Chambeshi River System is the world's ninth longest river, with a total length of 4,700 km.
• The Chambeshi is a tributary of the Lualaba River, which flows for 1,800 kilometres upstream of Boyoma Falls.
• The Congo River is 4,370 kilometres long when combined with the Lualaba, its largest tributary.
• It is the only big river in the world to pass across the equator twice. The Congo Basin covers approximately 4,000,000 km² or 13% of the total African landmass.
• The Congo River and its tributaries flow through the Congo Rainforest, the world's second-largest rain forest, second only to South America's Amazon Rainforest.
• The river also has the world's second-largest flood, trailing only the Amazon; the world's second-largest drainage basin, trailing only the Amazon; and is one of the world's longest rivers, with depths exceeding 220 metres.

The correct answer is Tawa.

Key Points

• Tawa is the longest tributary of the Narmada River.
• It is the major river of Central India. It joins the Narmada River at the village of Bandra Bhan.
• Bori Sanctuary and Bori reserve forest were established along the river.