Rivers and Lakes MCQs

Geography GK

Rivers and Lakes MCQs

Practice Rivers and Lakes MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering major rivers of India and the world, tributaries, river systems, drainage patterns, freshwater lakes, saltwater lakes, artificial lakes, reservoirs and important geographical facts frequently asked in SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.

529
Total Questions

Practice Questions

Page 14 of 27
Question #261
Which of the following is a major river in New Zealand that flows into the Pacific Ocean?
A. Clutha
B. Taieri
C. Rangitata
D. Waikato
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Waikato River flows into the Pacific Ocean. It is the longest river in New Zealand.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #262
Which of the following is a major river in South Africa that flows into the Indian Ocean?
A. Limpopo
B. Orange
C. Vaal
D. Zambezi
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Limpopo River flows into the Indian Ocean. It is a major river in southern Africa.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #263
Which of the following is a major river in Egypt that flows into the Mediterranean Sea?
A. Congo
B. Nile
C. Niger
D. Zambezi
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nile River flows into the Mediterranean Sea. It is the longest river in the world.[reference:128][reference:129]
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #264
Which of the following is a major river in Nigeria that flows into the Gulf of Guinea?
A. Niger
B. Zambezi
C. Nile
D. Congo
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Niger River flows into the Gulf of Guinea. It is a major river in West Africa.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #265
Which of the following is a major river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that flows into the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Zambezi
B. Niger
C. Congo
D. Nile
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Congo River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It is the second-longest river in Africa and the deepest river in the world.[reference:130]
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #266
Which of the following is a major river in Mozambique that flows into the Indian Ocean?
A. Zambezi
B. Limpopo
C. Niger
D. Congo
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Zambezi River flows into the Indian Ocean. It is a major river in southeastern Africa.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #267
Which of the following is a major river in Turkey that flows into the Black Sea?
A. Sakarya
B. Kızılırmak
C. Euphrates
D. Tigris
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Kızılırmak River is the longest river in Turkey and flows into the Black Sea.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #268
Which of the following is a major river in Iraq that flows into the Persian Gulf?
A. Shatt al-Arab
B. Euphrates
C. Tigris
D. Zab
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Shatt al-Arab is formed by the confluence of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers and flows into the Persian Gulf.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #269
Which of the following is a major river in Iran that flows into the Caspian Sea?
A. Kura
B. Zayanderud
C. Sefidrud
D. Aras
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sefidrud River is a major river in Iran that flows into the Caspian Sea.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #270
Which of the following is a major river in Afghanistan that flows into the Aral Sea?
A. Kabul
B. Amu Darya
C. Helmand
D. Syr Darya
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Helmand River is a major river in Afghanistan that flows into the Hamun Lake, which is part of the Aral Sea basin.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #271
Which of the following is a major river in Central Asia that flows into the Aral Sea?
A. Neither A nor B
B. Amu Darya
C. Syr Darya
D. Both A and B
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Both the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers flow into the Aral Sea. They are the two major rivers of Central Asia.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #272
Which of the following is a major river in Europe that flows into the Black Sea?
A. All of the above
B. Don
C. Dnieper
D. Danube
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Danube, Dnieper, and Don rivers all flow into the Black Sea. They are major rivers in Europe.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #273
Which of the following is a major river in Europe that flows into the North Sea?
A. Elbe
B. Rhine
C. Weser
D. All of the above
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Rhine, Elbe, and Weser rivers all flow into the North Sea. They are major rivers in Western Europe.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #274
Which of the following is a major river in Europe that flows into the Baltic Sea?
A. All of the above
B. Vistula
C. Neva
D. Oder
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Oder, Vistula, and Neva rivers all flow into the Baltic Sea. They are major rivers in Eastern Europe.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #275
Which of the following is a major river in Europe that flows into the Mediterranean Sea?
A. Ebro
B. All of the above
C. Rhône
D. Po
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Rhône, Ebro, and Po rivers all flow into the Mediterranean Sea. They are major rivers in Southern Europe.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #276
Which of the following is the largest river in the world by sediment load?
A. Amazon
B. Ganges
C. Mississippi
D. Huang He
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Huang He (Yellow River) carries the largest sediment load of any river in the world, due to the erosion of the Loess Plateau.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #277
Which of the following is the largest river in the world by sediment discharge?
A. Huang He
B. Amazon
C. Mississippi
D. Ganges
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Huang He (Yellow River) has the highest sediment discharge in the world, depositing huge amounts of silt into the Yellow Sea.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #278
Which of the following is a major river in India that originates in the Western Ghats?
A. Krishna
B. All of the above
C. Kaveri
D. Godavari
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Krishna, Godavari, and Kaveri rivers all originate in the Western Ghats. They are major east-flowing rivers of Peninsular India.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #279
Which of the following is a major river in India that originates in the Himalayas?
A. All of the above
B. Ganga
C. Indus
D. Brahmaputra
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Indus rivers all originate in the Himalayas. They are major river systems of the Indian subcontinent.
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes
Question #280
Which of the following is a major river in India that originates in the Satpura Range?
A. Tapi
B. Neither A nor B
C. Both A and B
D. Narmada
Discuss
Get Complete Subject PDF for Geography GK

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Both the Narmada and Tapi rivers originate in the Satpura Range. They are west-flowing rivers that form estuaries.[reference:131]
This question belongs to: Geography GK Rivers and Lakes

More Geography GK Topics

Agriculture in India MCQs
Climate and Weather MCQs
Geography of India MCQs
Mountains and Mountain Ranges MCQs
Natural Vegetation of India MCQs
Physical Geography MCQs
Population and Census MCQs
Soils of India MCQs
Transport and Communication MCQs
World Geography MCQs
Today's Top Topics
Agriculture in India 492 Soils of India 520 Physical Geography 663 Population and Census 461 Geography of India 820
Explore Subjects
Geography GK 6121 Static General Knowledge 6362 Maths 5575 Economy GK 2220 English 15164
Practice Mix
Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'A queer fish'.
x86-64 is also known as:
My eyes are tired because I ___ on the computer for hours.
He stands ___ the door.
Which railway system is designed exclusively for urban mass rapid transport?