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 #461
The Wardha River joins the:
A. Cauvery
B. Krishna
C. Godavari directly
D. Wainganga
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Together they form the Pranhita.
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Question #462
The Sasthamkotta Lake is the largest freshwater lake in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a designated Ramsar site.
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Question #463
The Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India on the:
A. Bhagirathi River
B. Alaknanda River
C. Yamuna River
D. Ganga River
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a rock-fill dam.
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Question #464
The Congo River is also known as:
A. Nile River
B. Amazon River
C. Yangtze River
D. Zaire River
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is the second largest river by discharge.
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Question #465
The Manjra River joins the Godavari in:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Telangana
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a left bank tributary.
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Question #466
The Harike Wetland is important for:
A. Mangroves
B. Desert flora
C. Coral reefs
D. Migratory birds
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a Ramsar site at the confluence of Sutlej and Beas.
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Question #467
The Polavaram Project will benefit:
A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major irrigation project on the Godavari.
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Question #468
The Volga River is the longest river in:
A. Asia
B. Europe
C. Africa
D. South America
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It drains into the Caspian Sea.
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Question #469
The Penganga River is also known as:
A. Wainganga
B. Purna
C. Penganga
D. Wardha
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a tributary of the Godavari.
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Question #470
The East Kolkata Wetlands are used for:
A. Industrial waste
B. Sewage treatment and aquaculture
C. Desert irrigation
D. Drinking water only
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
They provide a unique ecosystem service.
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Question #471
The Srisailam Project is a:
A. Fisheries project
B. Hydroelectric and irrigation project
C. Flood control only
D. Navigation project
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is on the Krishna River.
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Question #472
The Danube River is important for:
A. Navigation in Europe
B. High altitude farming
C. Desert irrigation
D. Coral reef protection
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major inland waterway.
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Question #473
The Betwa River joins the:
A. Yamuna
B. Ganga
C. Chambal
D. Son
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a tributary of the Yamuna.
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Question #474
The Tsomgo Lake is also known as:
A. Changu Lake
B. Loktak Lake
C. Dal Lake
D. Wular Lake
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a glacial lake in Sikkim.
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Question #475
The Ob River flows into:
A. Kara Sea
B. Black Sea
C. Caspian Sea
D. Baltic Sea
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a major Siberian river.
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Question #476
The Indravati River originates from:
A. Odisha
B. Maharashtra
C. Chhattisgarh
D. Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a tributary of the Godavari.
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Question #477
The Omkareshwar Project is on the:
A. Narmada River
B. Mahanadi River
C. Tapi River
D. Godavari River
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a multipurpose project.
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Question #478
The Mekong River is known as:
A. Mother of Rivers
B. Both
C. None
D. Ganga of Southeast Asia
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is vital for the region.
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Question #479
The Wainganga River is in:
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is part of the Godavari basin.
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Question #480
The Harike Wetland was created by:
A. Tectonic activity
B. Glacial action
C. Meteor impact
D. Confluence of rivers
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is at the meeting point of Sutlej and Beas.
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