Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 11

he desert but dries up after passing Balotra. 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 (“Ghaggar”) 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 (“Banas”) 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 Luni. The Luni River flows through the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. It originates from the Pushkar Valley in the Aravalli Hills near Ajmer and flows into the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The Luni is notable as it flows through the desert but dries up after passing Balotra.

Option B (“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 C (“Krishna”) 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 (“Tungabhadra”) 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 Godavari. The Godavari River is also called 'Vriddha Ganga' (meaning 'Old Ganga'). This name reflects its age and sacred importance similar to the Ganga. The river is 1465 km long and originates from the Western Ghats near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Maharashtra.

s between Pamban Island in India and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka. Option A (“Palk Strait”) 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 (“Kaveri”) 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 (“Vaigai”) 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 No river separates them. No river separates India from Sri Lanka. They are separated by the Palk Strait (a narrow stretch of water) and the Gulf of Mannar. The Adam's Bridge (Ram Setu) is a chain of limestone shoals between Pamban Island in India and Mannar Island in Sri Lanka.

The Yamuna is the largest tributary of the Ganga River. Option A (“Gangotri Glacier”) 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 (“Manasarovar 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 (“Siachen Glacier”) 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 Yamunotri Glacier. The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand at an altitude of about 6387 meters. Yamunotri is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.

River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was also set up. 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 (“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 (“Godavari”) 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. The Ganga was declared the National River of India on November 4, 2008. The National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) was also set up.

including the Ganga, Son, Gandak, and Punpun. Option A (“Son”) 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 (“Gandak”) 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 (“Kosi”) 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. Patna, the capital of Bihar, is located on the south bank of the Ganga River. Patna is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world, known historically as Pataliputra. The city lies at the confluence of several rivers including the Ganga, Son, Gandak, and Punpun.

Option A (“Sambhar 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 (“Lonar 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 (“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. Similar names may belong to another tributary, lake class, state or project. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Chilika Lake. Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest saltwater (brackish water) lake in India and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.

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 (“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. Option D (“Sambhar 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 Wular Lake. Wular Lake in Jammu Kashmir (now Bandipora district) is the largest freshwater lake in India with an area of about 189 sq km. It is formed by the Jhelum River and is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. The lake is important for fisheries and is a Ramsar site.

he Chambal ravines in Madhya Pradesh are famous. 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 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 (“Sindh”) 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 Chambal. The Chambal River flows through the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh. The Chambal originates from the Vindhya Range near Mhow in Madhya Pradesh and flows northward before joining the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. The Chambal ravines in Madhya Pradesh are famous.

ined by Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga. Option A (“Yamunotri”) 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 (“Kedarnath”) 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 (“Badrinath”) 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 Gangotri. The Ganga River originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The river formed here is first called Bhagirathi before being joined by Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga.