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10 Questions: Rivers of India Multiple Choice Quiz | Geography

This is a quiz about the various rivers that flow through India.

A multiple-choice quiz by Athul2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Athul2

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
381,056

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Ganga is the largest river in India. From what does it originate? Hint

Gangotri Glacier

Gandak stream

Yamunotri Glacier

Yamuna River

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Question 2 of 10

2. Triveni Sangam is the confluence of three rivers and is situated near Prayagraj. If Ganga and Yamuna are two of the rivers, which is the third? Hint

Indus

Godavari

Brahmaputra

Saraswati

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of India's largest dams, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on which river? Hint

Tapti

Ganga

Narmada

Ravi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which river has been called 'Dakshin Ganga'? Hint

Godavari

Narmada

Kaveri

Pampa

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which river, also referred to as Ponni, is worshipped as a goddess in South India? Hint

Kaveri

Tungabhadra

Periyar

Krishna

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Question 6 of 10

6. Along with the Narmada, it is one of the two rivers that flow westwards. Which river? Hint

There is no such river.

Tapti

Kaveri

Mahanadi

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famed waterfalls are formed by the river Sharavati? Hint

Shivanasamudra Falls

Jog Falls

Kunchikal Falls

Sri Lanka

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is one of Punjab's five major rivers? Hint

Son

Satluj

Pampa

Gandak

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Question 9 of 10

9. The world's largest riverine island is created by the Brahmaputra. Which is it? Hint

Majuli

Srirangapatanam

Shivanasamudra

Sunderbans

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Harappan civilisation existed on the banks of which river? Hint

Beas

Yamuna

Chambal

Indus

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Ganga is the largest river in India. From what does it originate?

Answer: Gangotri Glacier

The Ganga is the holy river of the Hindus. According to Hindu mythology, it came from heaven to wash away the sins of people. It originates from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas. Yamuna and Gandak are its tributaries.

2. Triveni Sangam is the confluence of three rivers and is situated near Prayagraj. If Ganga and Yamuna are two of the rivers, which is the third?

Answer: Saraswati

Saraswati is a holy river that has been referenced in ancient texts. It is believed to have changed course or dried up due to natural calamities.

3. One of India's largest dams, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on which river?

Answer: Narmada

The dam was inaugurated in 2018 despite protests from environmentalists. The dam is named after Indian freedom fighter Sardar Patel who first envisioned it.

4. Which river has been called 'Dakshin Ganga'?

Answer: Godavari

The Godavari is the second largest river in India . According to Hindu mythology, the river was originally part of the Ganga.

5. Which river, also referred to as Ponni, is worshipped as a goddess in South India?

Answer: Kaveri

The Kaveri has been the source of a water-sharing dispute between two Indian states- Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The river has rendered a large part of South India fertile.

6. Along with the Narmada, it is one of the two rivers that flow westwards. Which river?

Answer: Tapti

Tapti originates in central India. The main tributaries of the Tapi river are Purna, the Girna, the Panjhra, the Vaghur, the Bori and the Aner.

7. Which famed waterfalls are formed by the river Sharavati?

Answer: Jog Falls

The Jog Falls is the third largest waterfalls in India . The Kunchikal waterfall is the largest. It is located near the tourist centre of Shimoga.

8. Which of the following is one of Punjab's five major rivers?

Answer: Satluj

The other major rivers are Jhelum, Chenab, Beas and Ravi. The famed Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on this river, also called the Sutlej.

9. The world's largest riverine island is created by the Brahmaputra. Which is it?

Answer: Majuli

Majuli is situated in the state of Assam. It houses a bamboo forest.

10. The Harappan civilisation existed on the banks of which river?

Answer: Indus

India is named after the river. The civilisation was one of the oldest in the world. Its cities were well planned even by present standards. Due to reasons still unknown, the civilisation started getting uninhabited by people. Their script is still a mystery to us.

Source: Author Athul2

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