Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 10

Option A (“Yamuna Basin”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Krishna Basin”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Brahmaputra Basin”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The key concept is to match the water body with its basin, type, location and defining feature. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Godavari Basin. The Godavari River Basin is the second largest river basin in India after the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin. The Godavari drains an area of about 312,812 sq km. The Ganga has the largest river basin in India. The Godavari basin covers parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh.

d River' because of its reddish color during floods. Option A (“Barak”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option B (“Subansiri”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Lohit”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra River is often associated with floods and sorrow in Assam. However, technically the Brahmaputra is not specifically labeled 'River of Sorrow' but it is the main flood-causing river of Assam. The river is also called the 'Red River' because of its reddish color during floods.

built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. Option A (“Ganga”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option B (“Brahmaputra”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Indus”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Similar names may belong to another tributary, lake class, state or project. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Sutlej. The Sutlej River originates from the Rakas Lake (connected to Manasarovar Lake) in Tibet (China) near Mount Kailash. The Bhakra Dam is built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh.

The Johila River also originates here. Option A (“Ganga and Yamuna”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Chambal and Betwa”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Mahanadi and Tapti”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The key concept is to match the water body with its basin, type, location and defining feature. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Narmada and Son. The Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh is the origin point of both the Narmada River (flowing west into the Arabian Sea) and the Son River (flowing east into the Ganga). This unique geographical feature makes Amarkantak a significant place.

Option B (“Bhavani”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Umananda”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Srirangam”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Majuli. Majuli Island is the world's largest river island, located in the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India. It was declared the first island district of India in 2016. The island is known for its Neo-Vaishnavite monasteries (Satras) and is a center of Assamese culture and heritage.

Option B (“Assam”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Nagaland”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Sikkim”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Arunachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra River enters India through Arunachal Pradesh after flowing through Tibet (China) where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo. After entering Assam, it becomes the Brahmaputra.

Option A (“Godavari”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Tungabhadra”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Pranahita”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The key concept is to match the water body with its basin, type, location and defining feature. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Krishna. The Krishna River forms a natural boundary between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for a significant portion. The river originates from Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra and flows through Karnataka before entering Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, finally draining into the Bay of Bengal.

ade') is also located here on the Narmada River. Option A (“Chambal”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Ken”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Betwa”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Narmada. The Narmada River forms the famous Marble Rocks gorge at Bhedaghat near Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The river cuts through white marble rocks creating a stunning natural wonder. The Dhuandhar Falls (meaning 'smoke cascade') is also located here on the Narmada River.

Option B (“Brahmani”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Baitarani”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Subarnarekha”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Mahanadi. The Mahanadi River was historically called the 'Sorrow of Odisha' due to the devastating floods it caused in the region. The Mahanadi originates in Chhattisgarh and drains into the Bay of Bengal.

Delta (also called 'Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu'). Option A (“Periyar”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option B (“Bharathapuzha”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Sharavathi”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Kaveri. The Kaveri (Cauvery) River flows eastward from the Western Ghats and forms a large delta before draining into the Bay of Bengal. Most rivers of the Western Ghats flow westward into the Arabian Sea, but the Kaveri is a notable exception that flows east. It forms the Kaveri Delta (also called 'Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu').