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.

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Question #481
The Polavaram Project aims at:
A. Flood control only
B. Navigation only
C. Irrigation and power generation
D. Fisheries only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a flagship project for Andhra Pradesh.
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Question #482
The Volga River is linked to:
A. Arctic Ocean
B. Baltic Sea
C. Caspian Sea
D. Black Sea
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is an important inland waterway.
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Question #483
The Penganga River flows through:
A. Maharashtra
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is a tributary of the Godavari.
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Question #484
The East Kolkata Wetlands are a:
A. Elephant reserve
B. Lion sanctuary
C. Tiger reserve
D. Ramsar site
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
They provide ecological services.
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Question #485
The Srisailam Dam is known for:
A. Irrigation only
B. Flood control only
C. Navigation
D. Hydroelectric power
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a key project on the Krishna.
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Question #486
The Betwa River is also known as:
A. Vetravati
B. Sorrow of Bihar
C. Ganga of South
D. Dakshin Ganga
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is its ancient name.
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Question #487
The Tsomgo Lake is also called:
A. Dal Lake
B. Changu Lake
C. Loktak Lake
D. Wular Lake
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a popular tourist spot in Sikkim.
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Question #488
The Ukai Dam serves:
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a multipurpose dam.
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Question #489
The Ob River is one of the:
A. Major Siberian rivers
B. African rivers
C. Himalayan rivers
D. Peninsular rivers
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It flows into the Arctic.
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Question #490
The Manjira River is also known as:
A. Wardha
B. Penganga
C. Wainganga
D. Manjeera
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a tributary of the Godavari.
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Question #491
The Harike Wetland supports:
A. Coral reefs
B. Mangroves
C. Migratory waterfowl
D. Desert species
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is an important bird area.
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Question #492
The Polavaram Project is also known as:
A. Tehri Project
B. Polavaram Irrigation Project
C. Bhakra Project
D. Narmada Project
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is a national project.
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Question #493
The Volga River is connected to:
A. Black Sea directly
B. Caspian Sea by canal systems
C. Baltic Sea
D. Arctic Ocean
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It is vital for Russian transport.
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Question #494
The East Kolkata Wetlands are recognized as:
A. Ramsar wetland
B. National park
C. Wildlife sanctuary only
D. Tiger reserve
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
They are internationally important.
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Question #495
The Srisailam Dam is located in:
A. Telangana
B. Both
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It spans the border of the two states.
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Question #496
The Betwa River originates from:
A. Vindhya Range
B. Western Ghats
C. Aravalli Range
D. Satpura Range
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It is in Madhya Pradesh.
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Question #497
The Tsomgo Lake is fed by:
A. River only
B. Groundwater
C. Melting snow
D. Rainfall only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is a glacial lake.
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Question #498
The Ukai Dam is known for:
A. Fisheries only
B. Navigation
C. Flood control only
D. Irrigation and power
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It is a multipurpose project.
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Question #499
The Ob River is fed by:
A. Amur River
B. Lena River
C. Irtysh River
D. Yenisei River
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It forms a major river system.
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Question #500
The Manjira River is important for:
A. Navigation
B. Fisheries only
C. Irrigation in Telangana
D. Power generation only
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It supports agriculture.
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