Rivers and Lakes MCQs

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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.

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Question #321
The Nile River empties into:
A. Red Sea
B. Atlantic Ocean
C. Mediterranean Sea
D. Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Nile flows northward and drains into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Question #322
The Yangtze River is in:
A. India
B. Brazil
C. China
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia and flows through China.
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Question #323
Which is the longest tributary of the Indus River?
A. Ravi
B. Jhelum
C. Sutlej
D. Chenab
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Sutlej is the longest of the five rivers of Punjab.
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Question #324
The drainage pattern where rivers flow in a radial manner is seen in:
A. Volcanic cones
B. Plateaus
C. Deltas
D. Fold mountains
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Radial drainage occurs when rivers flow outward from a central high point like a volcano.
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Question #325
Chilika Lake is a:
A. Brackish water lagoon
B. Saltwater lake
C. Freshwater lake
D. Artificial reservoir
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chilika is the largest coastal lagoon in India and a Ramsar site.
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Question #326
The Hirakud Dam is built on:
A. Cauvery River
B. Godavari River
C. Mahanadi River
D. Krishna River
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world on the Mahanadi.
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Question #327
The Mississippi River is in:
A. Russia
B. United States
C. Brazil
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is one of the major river systems in North America.
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Question #328
The Danube River flows through:
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Asia
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is Europe's second-longest river.
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Question #329
The main tributary of the Brahmaputra in India is:
A. Teesta
B. Subansiri
C. All of the above
D. Dibang
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Several major tributaries join the Brahmaputra in Northeast India.
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Question #330
Wular Lake is formed by:
A. Glacial action
B. River deposition
C. Volcanic activity
D. Tectonic activity
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a tectonic lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question #331
The largest reservoir in India is:
A. Bhakra Nangal
B. Nagarjuna Sagar
C. Indira Sagar
D. Sardar Sarovar
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Indira Sagar Reservoir on the Narmada is the largest by volume.
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Question #332
The Rhine River is in:
A. Europe
B. Australia
C. Africa
D. Asia
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major European river flowing through several countries.
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Question #333
The drainage pattern resembling a tree is:
A. Radial
B. Parallel
C. Trellis
D. Dendritic
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Dendritic pattern develops in regions with uniform lithology.
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Question #334
Pulicat Lake is a:
A. Brackish lagoon
B. Glacial lake
C. Freshwater lake
D. Saltwater lake
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India.
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Question #335
The Tehri Dam is on the river:
A. Ganga
B. Alaknanda
C. Bhagirathi
D. Yamuna
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a high rock and earth-fill dam in Uttarakhand.
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Question #336
The Volga River is in:
A. Brazil
B. China
C. USA
D. Russia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the longest river in Europe.
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Question #337
The Son River is a tributary of:
A. Brahmaputra
B. Yamuna
C. Godavari
D. Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It joins the Ganga near Patna.
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Question #338
Dal Lake is located in:
A. Nainital
B. Udaipur
C. Srinagar
D. Mysore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a famous freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Question #339
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is on the:
A. Mahanadi
B. Godavari
C. Tapi River
D. Narmada River
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a major multipurpose project in Gujarat.
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Question #340
The Mekong River flows through:
A. East Asia
B. Southeast Asia
C. South Asia
D. Central Asia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a major river in Southeast Asia.
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