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 #381
The Farakka Barrage is on the:
A. Krishna
B. Godavari
C. Brahmaputra
D. Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It controls flow to the Hooghly River.
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Question #382
The Colorado River is in:
A. North America
B. Asia
C. Africa
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It carved the Grand Canyon.
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Question #383
The Luni River is known for:
A. Forming large delta
B. Perennial flow
C. Disappearing in the desert
D. Tidal bore
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a seasonal river in Rajasthan.
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Question #384
The Sasthamkotta Lake is in:
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the largest freshwater lake in Kerala.
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Question #385
The Mettur Dam is on the:
A. Cauvery River
B. Mahanadi River
C. Krishna River
D. Godavari River
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major dam in Tamil Nadu.
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Question #386
The Mackenzie River is in:
A. Russia
B. USA
C. China
D. Canada
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the longest river in Canada.
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Question #387
The Banas River is a tributary of:
A. Ganga
B. Narmada
C. Yamuna
D. Chambal
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It flows through Rajasthan.
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Question #388
The Rudrasagar Lake is in:
A. Manipur
B. Assam
C. Tripura
D. Meghalaya
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a Ramsar site.
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Question #389
The Sone River originates from:
A. Mahabaleshwar
B. Brahmagiri
C. Amarkantak
D. Trimbak
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
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Question #390
The Three Gorges Dam is on the:
A. Yangtze River
B. Mekong River
C. Indus River
D. Yellow River
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is the world's largest hydroelectric dam.
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Question #391
The drainage pattern in the Deccan Plateau is mostly:
A. Trellis
B. Dendritic
C. Radial
D. Rectangular
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It develops on the volcanic plateau with uniform structure.
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Question #392
The Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary is associated with:
A. Wular Lake
B. Chilika Lake
C. Sambhar Lake
D. Kolleru Lake area
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a wetland in Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #393
The Polavaram Project is on the:
A. Cauvery River
B. Mahanadi River
C. Godavari River
D. Krishna River
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a major irrigation and hydroelectric project.
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Question #394
The Yukon River is in:
A. Africa
B. Europe
C. North America
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It flows through Canada and Alaska.
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Question #395
The Wainganga River is a tributary of:
A. Cauvery
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Narmada
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It joins the Godavari after confluence with the Wardha.
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Question #396
The Kanwar Lake is in:
A. Rajasthan
B. Bihar
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is Asia's largest freshwater oxbow lake.
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Question #397
The Bansagar Dam is on the:
A. Narmada River
B. Mahanadi River
C. Tapi River
D. Son River
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a multipurpose project in Madhya Pradesh.
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Question #398
The Paraguay River is in:
A. Asia
B. South America
C. Africa
D. Europe
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is part of the La Plata basin.
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Question #399
The Penganga River is a tributary of:
A. Narmada
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Cauvery
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is an important tributary in Maharashtra.
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Question #400
The East Calcutta Wetlands are:
A. A glacial lake
B. A desert wetland
C. A high altitude lake
D. A Ramsar site
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They are used for sewage treatment and fisheries.
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