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 #361
The radial drainage pattern is observed in:
A. Flat plains
B. Folded mountains
C. Delta regions
D. Dome or volcanic mountains
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Rivers flow outward in all directions from a central peak.
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Question #362
The Pangong Tso is a:
A. Artificial lake
B. Freshwater lake
C. Brackish water lake
D. Saltwater lake
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a high-altitude endorheic lake in Ladakh.
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Question #363
The Srisailam Dam is on the:
A. Cauvery River
B. Godavari River
C. Krishna River
D. Mahanadi River
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major hydroelectric project.
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Question #364
The Paraná River is in:
A. Africa
B. Asia
C. Europe
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is part of the La Plata River system.
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Question #365
The Betwa River is a tributary of:
A. Chambal
B. Yamuna
C. Son
D. Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It joins the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.
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Question #366
The Tsomgo Lake is in:
A. Uttarakhand
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Sikkim
D. Ladakh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a glacial lake near the Nathu La pass.
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Question #367
The Pong Dam is on the:
A. Ravi River
B. Sutlej River
C. Beas River
D. Chenab River
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar.
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Question #368
The Yenisei River is in:
A. Brazil
B. India
C. Russia
D. China
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is one of the longest rivers in the world.
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Question #369
The Pennar River flows into:
A. Gulf of Khambhat
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Arabian Sea
D. Indian Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is an east-flowing Peninsular river.
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Question #370
The Maithon Dam is on the:
A. Barakar River
B. Damodar River
C. Mahanadi River
D. Subarnarekha River
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is part of the Damodar Valley Corporation.
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Question #371
The Orinoco River is in:
A. South America
B. Australia
C. Asia
D. Africa
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It flows through Venezuela and Colombia.
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Question #372
The Ramganga is a tributary of:
A. Ganga
B. Brahmaputra
C. Yamuna
D. Godavari
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It joins the Ganga near Kannauj.
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Question #373
The Tso Moriri Lake is in:
A. Sikkim
B. Uttarakhand
C. Ladakh
D. Himachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a high-altitude Ramsar wetland.
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Question #374
The Almatti Dam is on the:
A. Tungabhadra River
B. Cauvery River
C. Krishna River
D. Godavari River
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major dam in Karnataka.
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Question #375
The Murray River is in:
A. South America
B. Africa
C. Europe
D. Australia
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is Australia's longest river.
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Question #376
The Ken River is a tributary of:
A. Ganga
B. Chambal
C. Son
D. Yamuna
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It joins the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.
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Question #377
The Gobind Sagar is formed by:
A. Sardar Sarovar
B. Bhakra Nangal Dam
C. Tehri Dam
D. Hirakud Dam
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a large reservoir on the Sutlej River.
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Question #378
The Amazon River has the largest:
A. Length
B. Discharge volume
C. Depth only
D. Width only
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It has the greatest average discharge of any river.
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Question #379
The Subarnarekha River flows into:
A. Arabian Sea
B. Bay of Bengal
C. Indian Ocean
D. Gulf of Khambhat
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is an east-flowing river in eastern India.
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Question #380
The Harike Lake is:
A. A tectonic lake
B. A crater lake
C. A wetland formed by confluence
D. A lagoon
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is an important bird sanctuary.
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