Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 13

most significant river in early Sikh history. 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 (“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 (“Chenab”) 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 Ravi. The Ravi River is associated with Lahore (now in Pakistan) and the early Sikh history. More specifically, the Beas River is associated with the Sikh Guru - Guru Gobind Singh's battles. However, the correct connection is that Guru Nanak Dev Ji was born in Nankana Sahib near the Ravi River, making Ravi the most significant river in early Sikh history.

etching about 650 km in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan. Option A (“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 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 (“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 Indira Gandhi Canal. The Indira Gandhi Canal (Rajasthan Canal) is often called the 'Lifeline of Rajasthan'. The canal is the longest irrigation canal in the world, stretching about 650 km in the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan.

e largest freshwater lake, Chilika is larger overall. 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 (“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 D (“Loktak 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 lake in India by surface area. It covers an area of approximately 1100 sq km (varies between 900-1100 sq km seasonally). While Wular is the largest freshwater lake, Chilika is larger overall.

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 C (“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 D (“Gomti”) 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 River flows through Varanasi (Kashi/Benaras), one of the oldest living cities in the world. The sacred ghats of Varanasi on the banks of the Ganga are famous worldwide. The Ganga here flows from south to north (an unusual direction) due to the topography, which gives the ghats a special orientation to the east (sunrise).

Option A (“Cauvery”) 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 (“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 (“Kali”) 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 Sharavathi. The Jog Falls (also known as Gerasoppa Falls or Jogada Gundi) is formed on the Sharavathi River in Karnataka. The falls has four cascades named Raja, Rani, Rover, and Rocket.

Option A (“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 C (“Pulicat 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 (“Vembanad 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 Sambhar Lake. Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is known as India's largest saline lake (inland saltwater lake). The lake is a major source of salt production in Rajasthan.

rivers eventually join the Indus in Pakistan. 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 D (“Narmada”) 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 Indus. The Indus (Sindhu) is indirectly associated with this as Punjab means 'Land of Five Rivers'. The five rivers of Punjab are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej - all tributaries of the Indus. Punjab derives its name from Persian: Punj (five) + Ab (water). All five rivers eventually join the Indus in Pakistan.

2 years (Maha Kumbh) and Ardh Kumbh every 6 years. Option A (“Varanasi”) 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 (“Haridwar”) 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 (“Kanpur”) 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 Prayagraj. Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) is located at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers (along with the mythical Saraswati). Prayagraj is known as the 'City of Confluence' and is one of the holiest cities in India. The Kumbh Mela is held here every 12 years (Maha Kumbh) and Ardh Kumbh every 6 years.

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 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 Narmada. The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak hills in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada is the longest west-flowing river in India and the fifth longest river overall.

Option B (“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 (“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 (“Gandak”) 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 Yamuna. The Yamuna River joins the Ganga at Triveni Sangam in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). The legendary Saraswati River is also said to join here underground, making it a Triveni (three rivers) confluence.