Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 12

tes, particularly regarding the Chenab and Jhelum rivers. Option A (“Ravi”) 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 (“Chenab”) 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. 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 All of the above. The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) covers six rivers: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi (allocated to India) and Jhelum, Chenab, Indus (allocated to Pakistan). The dispute involves all these rivers. India's use of these rivers for hydroelectric projects has occasionally led to disputes, particularly regarding the Chenab and Jhelum rivers.

al area and is the second longest river in India. Option A (“Narmada”) 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 (“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 D (“Tapti”) 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 is often called the most important river of Peninsular India and is referred to as 'the river of peninsular India' due to its large basin, historical significance, and cultural importance. It drains approximately 10% of India's total area and is the second longest river in India.

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 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 D (“Baitarani”) 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 Hirakud Dam is built on the Mahanadi River in Odisha. It is the longest earthen dam in India with a total length of 25.8 km. The dam was constructed in 1957 and is located near Sambalpur in Odisha. The Hirakud Reservoir is one of the largest artificial lakes in Asia.

ravity dam in India and second highest in Asia. Option A (“Beas”) 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 (“Ravi”) 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 (“Jhelum”) 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 Sutlej. The Bhakra-Nangal Dam is built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. The Bhakra Dam at Bhakra (Bilaspur district) and the Nangal Dam downstream together form the Bhakra-Nangal project. It is the highest straight gravity dam in India and second highest in Asia.

st river that flows entirely within Rajasthan. 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 (“Luni”) 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 (“Mahi”) 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 Banas. The Banas River is sometimes called 'Pital Nadi' but more commonly known as the river that flows entirely within Rajasthan. The Banas originates from the Khamnor Hills of the Aravalli Range and joins the Chambal River in Rajasthan. It is the longest river that flows entirely within Rajasthan.

It also has the highest silt content. 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 (“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 D (“Mahanadi”) 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 Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra River has the highest volume of water flow (discharge) in India. It carries more water than any other river in India due to the heavy rainfall in its catchment area (Arunachal Pradesh and Assam receive some of the highest rainfall globally).

lieved to be the remnant of the ancient Saraswati. Option A (“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 B (“Gomti”) 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 (“Son”) 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 Saraswati. The Saraswati River is the mythological river said to flow underground at Prayagraj (Triveni Sangam). The Saraswati is one of the most sacred rivers in Hindu scriptures (Rigveda). Modern geology suggests the ancient Saraswati dried up around 1900 BCE. The Ghaggar-Hakra River system in northwest India is believed to be the remnant of the ancient Saraswati.

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 (“Tapti”) 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 Dhuandhar Falls (meaning 'smoke cascade' or 'smoke waterfall') is located on the Narmada River near Bhedaghat, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh. The name comes from the mist (like smoke) created when the river crashes over marble rocks.

oating national park, is located within Loktak Lake. Option A (“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 B (“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 (“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. The key concept is to match the water body with its basin, type, location and defining feature. Similar names may belong to another tributary, lake class, state or project. Therefore the correct option, index and explanation consistently identify Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake in Manipur is famous for the Phumdis - floating islands of biomass (vegetation, soil, and organic matter). It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world's only floating national park, is located within Loktak Lake.

Siang River, then becomes the Brahmaputra in Assam. 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 (“Indus”) 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 (“Sutlej”) 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 known as 'Tsangpo' (or Yarlung Tsangpo) in Tibet (China). It originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier near Mansarovar in Tibet. After flowing through Tibet, it enters India through Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang River, then becomes the Brahmaputra in Assam.