Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 10

e Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganga. 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 B (“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 (“Tons”) 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 Yamuna. The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows through Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh before meeting the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj. The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganga.

e famous Gomti Riverfront Development project. Option A (“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 B (“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 D (“Ghaghra”) 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 Gomti. The Gomti River flows through Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. The Gomti originates from Gomat Taal near Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ganga near Varanasi. Lucknow has the famous Gomti Riverfront Development project.

Option A (“Dal Lake”) 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 (“Pangong Lake”) 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 (“Tso Moriri”) 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 Gurudongmar Lake. Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim is one of the highest lakes in India at an altitude of about 17,800 feet (5430 meters). The lake is named after Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche).

Strictly speaking, Hooghly is an estuary of the Ganga. 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 B (“Ganga and Damodar”) 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 (“Bhagirathi and Jalangi”) 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 Ganga branches only. The Hooghly River is actually a distributary (branch) of the Ganga. At Farakka Barrage in West Bengal, the Ganga splits into two: the main stream continues as Padma River (flowing into Bangladesh) and the western branch becomes the Bhagirathi-Hooghly.

Option B (“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 (“Sutlej”) 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 (“Tista”) 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 carries enormous amounts of silt and sediment, giving it a yellowish-brown color. This is why it is sometimes referred to as the 'Yellow River of India' (similar to the Yellow River - Huang He in China). The river transports one of the highest sediment loads in the world.

is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger and mangrove forests. Option A (“Mahanadi”) 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 D (“Hooghly”) 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 Ganga-Brahmaputra. The Sundarbans delta is formed by the combined delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers. It is the world's largest delta (mangrove delta). Located on the Bay of Bengal across India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh, it is famous for the Royal Bengal Tiger and mangrove forests.

ds from the Brahmaputra help maintain the ecosystem. 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 (“Manas”) 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. Kaziranga National Park in Assam is located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. The Brahmaputra River forms the northern boundary of the park. The park is famous for the Indian One-horned Rhinoceros and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Annual floods from the Brahmaputra help maintain the ecosystem.

he Terekhol Fort is located at the river's mouth. Option A (“Mandovi”) 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 (“Zuari”) 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 (“Sal”) 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 Terekhol. The Terekhol River (Tiracol) forms the boundary between Maharashtra (Sindhudurg district) and Goa at the northern tip of Goa. The Chapora, Mandovi, Zuari, and Sal are rivers that flow within Goa. The Terekhol Fort is located at the river's mouth.

Option A (“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 B (“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 D (“Kopili”) 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 Umngot (Dawki). The Umngot River (also known as the Dawki River) flows through the Shillong Plateau in Meghalaya. The river flows through Dawki in South West Khasi Hills district and forms the India-Bangladesh border for some stretch.

Option A (“Dal Lake”) 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 (“Wular Lake”) 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 (“Chilika Lake”) 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 Lonar Lake. Lonar Lake (Lonar Crater Lake) in Buldhana district of Maharashtra was formed by a meteorite impact approximately 50,000 years ago. It is the largest hyper-velocity impact crater in basaltic rock in the world. The lake has both saline and freshwater zones.