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 #121
The Brahmaputra River is known by which name in Tibet?
A. Jamuna
B. Dihang
C. Tsangpo
D. Yarlung Zangbo
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Brahmaputra River is known as the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet. It originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier in the Himalayas.[reference:33]
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Question #122
Which of the following rivers does NOT drain into the Bay of Bengal?
A. Krishna
B. Narmada
C. Mahanadi
D. Godavari
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Narmada River flows westwards and drains into the Arabian Sea. The Krishna, Godavari, and Mahanadi are east-flowing rivers that drain into the Bay of Bengal.[reference:34]
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Question #123
Which of the following is a west-flowing river of India?
A. Mahanadi
B. Narmada
C. Godavari
D. Kaveri
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Narmada and Tapi are the major west-flowing rivers of India. They flow into the Arabian Sea and are characterized by rift valleys.[reference:35]
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Question #124
The 'Dakshin Ganga' refers to which river?
A. Mahanadi
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Kaveri
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Godavari River is often referred to as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Ganga of the South' because of its length and significance in South India.[reference:36]
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Question #125
The Indus River originates from which region?
A. India
B. Tibet
C. Pakistan
D. Nepal
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Indus River originates in Tibet, near Lake Mansarovar. It flows through India and Pakistan before emptying into the Arabian Sea.[reference:38]
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Question #126
Which of the following is a tributary of the Indus River?
A. Jhelum
B. Ghaghara
C. Kosi
D. Yamuna
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej are the five major tributaries of the Indus River, which are also known as the 'Panjnad' or five rivers.[reference:39]
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Question #127
Which river is the longest river of Europe?
A. Rhine
B. Danube
C. Volga
D. Elbe
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Volga River is the longest river in Europe, flowing entirely through Russia and emptying into the Caspian Sea.[reference:40]
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Question #128
Which of the following is the longest river of North America?
A. Mississippi
B. Colorado
C. Missouri
D. Rio Grande
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Missouri River is the longest river in North America, flowing for about 3,767 kilometers. It is a tributary of the Mississippi River.[reference:41]
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Question #129
Which of the following is the largest river of Africa?
A. Congo
B. Nile
C. Zambezi
D. Niger
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The Nile River is the longest river in Africa and the world. It flows through 11 countries before draining into the Mediterranean Sea.[reference:42]
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Question #130
Which river is the deepest river in the world?
A. Congo
B. Amazon
C. Yangtze
D. Mississippi
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Congo River in Africa is the deepest river in the world, with depths exceeding 220 meters in some places.[reference:43]
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Question #131
Which river is known as the 'Yellow River'?
A. Yangtze
B. Mekong
C. Salween
D. Huang He
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Huang He, or Yellow River, is the second-longest river in China. It is called the 'Yellow River' due to the high amount of silt (loess) it carries.[reference:44]
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Question #132
Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrows' in China?
A. Salween
B. Yangtze
C. Mekong
D. Huang He
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Huang He (Yellow River) is known as the 'River of Sorrows' in China because of its frequent and devastating floods caused by silt deposition.
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Question #133
What is the largest artificial lake in India?
A. Gobind Sagar
B. Indira Sagar
C. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar
D. Rihand Dam Lake
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, formed by the Rihand Dam, is the largest artificial lake in India. It is located in Uttar Pradesh.[reference:45]
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Question #134
Which of the following is an artificial lake in India?
A. Loktak Lake
B. Gobind Sagar
C. Chilika Lake
D. Wular Lake
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar (Uttar Pradesh): India's largest artificial lake, formed by the Rihand Dam.
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Question #135
Govind Sagar Lake is located in which state?
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Punjab
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Govind Sagar Lake is situated in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a man-made reservoir.[reference:47]
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Question #136
Which of the following is the largest saltwater lake in India?
A. Chilika Lake
B. Lonar Lake
C. Pulicat Lake
D. Sambhar Lake
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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Chilika Lake is the largest saltwater (brackish water) lake in India. It is a lagoon located in Odisha.[reference:48][reference:49]
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Question #137
Sambhar Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in India, is located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Sambhar Lake is located in Rajasthan, between Jaipur and Ajmer. It is a major center for salt production.[reference:50]
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Question #138
Which lake is known as the 'Soda Lake of India' due to its high alkalinity?
A. Pulicat Lake
B. Lonar Lake
C. Sambhar Lake
D. Chilika Lake
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Lonar Lake in Maharashtra is known as the 'Soda Lake of India' because of its high alkalinity, with a pH ranging from 9 to 12.[reference:51]
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Question #139
Which of the following lakes is a crater lake in India?
A. Sambhar Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Dal Lake
D. Lonar Lake
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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Lonar Lake is a crater lake created by a meteorite impact. It is located in Maharashtra and is known for its saline and alkaline water.[reference:52]
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Question #140
Which of the following is the highest lake in India?
A. Pangong Tso
B. Gurudongmar Lake
C. Chola Lake
D. Tso Moriri
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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Gurudongmar Lake, located in Sikkim at an altitude of about 5,154 meters (16,900 feet), is one of the highest lakes in India.[reference:53]
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