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301.

_The 'Pong Dam' is constructed on the river$?

A. Ravi
B. Tapti
C. Beas
D. Don
Answer» D. Don
302.

_The longest dam in India is$?

A. Bhakra Dam
B. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
C. Hirakund Dam
D. Kosi Dam
Answer» D. Kosi Dam
303.

_Loktak Lake, a big lake of North East India, is located in$?

A. Assam
B. Arunachal Pradesh
C. Manipur
D. Tripura
Answer» D. Tripura
304.

_Which of the following states has the largest number of salt lakes in India?$?

A. West Bengal
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra
Answer» C. Gujarat
305.

_The Proposed Sea way "Sethusamudram" is the canal passes through which sea-lanes?$?

A. Gulf of Mannar
B. Malacca Strait
C. Gulf of Kutch
D. Andaman and Nicobar islands
Answer» B. Malacca Strait
306.

_Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?1. Narmada ________ Jabalpur2. Godavari ________ Nasik3. Mahanadi ________ CuttackSelect the correct answer using the codes given below ________$?

A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
307.

_Find the odd one$?

A. Delta
B. Bolson
C. Arc Lake
D. Creep
Answer» C. Arc Lake
308.

_The highest waterfall in India is ________$?

A. Sivasundaram
B. Jog
C. Courtallam
D. Hogenakal
Answer» C. Courtallam
309.

_Which one of the following states does not form part of the Narmada basin?$?

A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
310.

_Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus forming the islands of Srirangapatanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?$?

A. Cauvery
B. Tungabhadra
C. Krishna
D. Godavari
Answer» B. Tungabhadra
311.

_Sivasamudram is an island formed by the river$?

A. Ganga
B. Godavari
C. Krishna
D. Cauvery
Answer» E.
312.

_Which of the following rivers of the Indian sub-continent covers the longest distance from its source to the sea into$?

A. Indus
B. Godavari
C. Ganga
D. Brahmaputra
Answer» D. Brahmaputra
313.

_Where do river Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet?$?

A. Karnprayag
B. Devprayag
C. Rudraprayag
D. Gangotri
Answer» C. Rudraprayag
314.

_The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is ________$?

A. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
B. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
C. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
D. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
Answer» B. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
315.

_The river basin which is called 'Ruhr of India' is ________$?

A. Damodar
B. Hooghly
C. Godavari
D. Swarnarekha
Answer» B. Hooghly
316.

_Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet?$?

A. Brahmaputra, Indus & Sutlej
B. Ganga, Sutlej & Yamuna
C. Brahmaputra, Ganga & Sutlej
D. Chenab, Ravi & Sutlej
Answer» B. Ganga, Sutlej & Yamuna
317.

_Which of the following rivers joins Ganga at Allahabad ?$?

A. Gandak
B. Ghaghra
C. Kosi
D. Yamuna
Answer» E.
318.

_The river which joins Ganga from southern side is$?

A. Betwa
B. Chambal
C. Son
D. Ken
Answer» D. Ken
319.

_Which ofthe river does not originate in Indian territory?$?

A. Ganga
B. Sutlej
C. Mahanadi
D. Yamuna
Answer» C. Mahanadi
320.

_Which is the longest river of Peninsular India?$?

A. Krishna
B. Cauvery
C. Narmada
D. Godavari
Answer» E.
321.

_Which of the following river flows from the sediments in India?$?

A. Ganga
B. Indus
C. Brahmaputra
D. Yamuna
Answer» B. Indus
322.

_Which of the following river originates beyond Himalaya?$?

A. Indus
B. Saraswati
C. Ganga
D. Yamuna
Answer» B. Saraswati
323.

In the decreasing order of the length of the rivers, the correct sequence is ________$?

A. Brahmaputra - Ganga - Godavari - Narmada
B. Ganga - Godavari - Brahmaputra - Narmada
C. Brahmaputra - Narmada - Godavari - Ganga
D. Ganga - Brahmaputra - Godavari – Narmada
Answer» B. Ganga - Godavari - Brahmaputra - Narmada
324.

Marmagao port is linked to the interior by means of cheap transport on rivers$?

A. Zuari and Mandovi
B. Bhima and Kalinadi
C. Varada and Malaprabha
D. Gangawali and Savitri
Answer» B. Bhima and Kalinadi
325.

Sivasamudram waterfalls is on the river$?

A. Krishna
B. Godavari
C. Mahanadi
D. Cauvery
Answer» E.
326.

Given here are four places situated on the banks of the Narmada :1. Jabalpur2. Mandla3. Amarkantak4. BharuchIn which order do these places occur from the source of the river to its mouth?$?

A. 3, 2, 1,4
B. 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 2, 1, 4, 3
D. 1, 4, 3, 2
Answer» B. 4, 3, 2, 1
327.

Which of the following river does not form a delta?$?

A. Ganga
B. Godavari
C. Mahanadi
D. Tapti
Answer» E.
328.

Which of the following rivers divides the 'Deccan Tableland' from Central Highland in northern India?$?

A. Chambal
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Narmada
Answer» E.
329.

The Alamatti is on the river$?

A. Godavari
B. Cauvery
C. Krishna
D. Mahanadi
Answer» D. Mahanadi
330.

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?$?

A. Tulbul Project - Himachal Pradesh
B. Srisailam Project - Tamil Nadu
C. Papanasam Project - Karnataka
D. Ukai Project - Gujarat
Answer» E.
331.

The river Cauvery flows from ________$?

A. Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu
B. Karnataka to Maharashtra
C. Karnataka to Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala to Tamil Nadu
Answer» D. Kerala to Tamil Nadu
332.

Sardar Sarovar dam is being built on the river$?

A. Tapti
B. Mahi
C. Chambal
D. Narmada
Answer» E.
333.

Consider the following pairs-Tributary - Main river1. Chambal - Yamuna2. Son - Narmada3. Manas - BrahmaputraWhich of the following is correctly matched$?

A. 1, 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 1,2 and 3
D. Only 2
Answer» B. 1 and 2
334.

Through which of the following sets of states does Krishna river flow?$?

A. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
B. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra, Karnataka
Answer» E.
335.

Consider the following pairs:Tributary - Main Rivera. Chamba - Narmadab. Son - Yamunac. Manas - BrahmaputraWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched$?

A. A, b and c
B. A and b only
C. B and c only
D. C only
Answer» D. C only
336.

Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which one of the following rivers?$?

A. Mahanadi
B. Godavari
C. Cauvery
D. Krishna
Answer» D. Krishna
337.

Guwahati is situated on the bank of the river$?

A. Teesta
B. Brahmaputra
C. Hooghly
D. Sone
Answer» C. Hooghly
338.

Nasik is located on the bank of which river?$?

A. Mahanadi
B. Tapti
C. Krishna
D. Godavari
Answer» E.
339.

The Yamuna and the Sone are the tributaries of the river$?

A. Jhelam
B. Beas
C. Ravi
D. Ganga
Answer» E.
340.

The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches: Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to flow into India. This "U" turn is due to$?

A. Uplift of folded Himalayan series
B. Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
C. Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
D. Both (a) and (b) above
Answer» E.
341.

Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping$?

A. Damodar
B. Mahanadi
C. Sone
D. Yamuna
Answer» B. Mahanadi
342.

Through which of the following sets of states does Krishna river flow??

A. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
B. Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
C. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra, Karnataka
Answer» E.
343.

Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which one of the following rivers??

A. Mahanadi
B. Godavari
C. Cauvery
D. Krishna
Answer» D. Krishna
344.

Consider the following pairs:Tributary - Main Rivera. Chamba - Narmadab. Son - Yamunac. Manas - BrahmaputraWhich of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

A. A, b and c
B. A and b only
C. B and c only
D. C only
Answer» D. C only
345.

Nasik is located on the bank of which river??

A. Mahanadi
B. Tapti
C. Krishna
D. Godavari
Answer» E.
346.

Guwahati is situated on the bank of the river?

A. Teesta
B. Brahmaputra
C. Hooghly
D. Sone
Answer» C. Hooghly
347.

The Brahmaputra, Irrawady and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet and flow through narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches: Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a "U" turn in its course to flow into India. This "U" turn is due to?

A. Uplift of folded Himalayan series
B. Syntaxial bending of geologically young Himalayas
C. Geo-tectonic disturbance in the tertiary folded mountain chains
D. Both (a) and (b) above
Answer» E.
348.

The Yamuna and the Sone are the tributaries of the river?

A. Jhelam
B. Beas
C. Ravi
D. Ganga
Answer» E.
349.

Which one of the following east flowing rivers of India has rift valley due to down warping?

A. Damodar
B. Mahanadi
C. Sone
D. Yamuna
Answer» B. Mahanadi
350.

The Plateau that has both West and East flowing drainage system is?

A. Malwa
B. Chota Nagpur
C. Ranchi
D. Hazaribagh
Answer» B. Chota Nagpur