Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 2

Correct Answer: Option B — Wular Lake. Wular Lake is correctly identified as it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Wular Lake is also associated with the Jhelum River flows through it. Another identifying fact about Wular Lake is that the Jhelum River flows through it. A further exam-relevant fact about Wular Lake is that it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Chilika Lake is also associated with it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Option C — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is it is located in Manipur. Loktak Lake is also associated with Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. Option D — Ganga: Ganga is its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Ganga is also associated with Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. Exam Takeaway: Connect Wular Lake with “it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir” and “the Jhelum River flows through it” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Wular Lake. Wular Lake is correctly identified as a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Wular Lake is also associated with it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Another identifying fact about Wular Lake is that the Jhelum River flows through it. A further exam-relevant fact about Wular Lake is that it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Chilika Lake is also associated with it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Option C — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it is located in Manipur. Option D — Ganga: Ganga is a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Ganga is also associated with its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Exam Takeaway: Connect Wular Lake with “a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley” and “it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Tapi. Tapi is correctly identified as it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Tapi is also associated with a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Another identifying fact about Tapi is that it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. A further exam-relevant fact about Tapi is that it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Wular Lake is also associated with a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Option B — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Chilika Lake is also associated with a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Option C — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is it belongs to the Manipur River basin. Loktak Lake is also associated with a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tapi with “it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat” and “a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Tapi. Tapi is correctly identified as it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tapi is also associated with it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Another identifying fact about Tapi is that it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. A further exam-relevant fact about Tapi is that it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is the Jhelum River flows through it. Wular Lake is also associated with it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Option B — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Chilika Lake is also associated with Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Option D — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it belongs to the Manipur River basin. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tapi with “it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat” and “it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Tapi. Tapi is correctly identified as it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Tapi is also associated with it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Another identifying fact about Tapi is that it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. A further exam-relevant fact about Tapi is that it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Wular Lake is also associated with the Jhelum River flows through it. Option C — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Chilika Lake is also associated with it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Option D — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is it is located in Manipur. Loktak Lake is also associated with Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tapi with “it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh” and “it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Tapi. Tapi is correctly identified as a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Tapi is also associated with it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Another identifying fact about Tapi is that it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. A further exam-relevant fact about Tapi is that it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Wular Lake is also associated with it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Option C — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Chilika Lake is also associated with it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Option D — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it is located in Manipur. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tapi with “a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti” and “it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Narmada. Narmada is correctly identified as it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Narmada is also associated with a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Another identifying fact about Narmada is that it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. A further exam-relevant fact about Narmada is that it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Tapi: Tapi is it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Tapi is also associated with a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Option B — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Wular Lake is also associated with a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Option C — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Chilika Lake is also associated with a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Exam Takeaway: Connect Narmada with “it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat” and “a major west-flowing Peninsular river” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Narmada. Narmada is correctly identified as it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Narmada is also associated with it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Another identifying fact about Narmada is that it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. A further exam-relevant fact about Narmada is that it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Tapi: Tapi is it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tapi is also associated with it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Option B — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is the Jhelum River flows through it. Wular Lake is also associated with it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Option D — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Chilika Lake is also associated with Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Exam Takeaway: Connect Narmada with “it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges” and “it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Narmada. Narmada is correctly identified as it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada is also associated with it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Another identifying fact about Narmada is that it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. A further exam-relevant fact about Narmada is that it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Tapi: Tapi is it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Tapi is also associated with it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Option C — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Wular Lake is also associated with the Jhelum River flows through it. Option D — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Chilika Lake is also associated with it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Exam Takeaway: Connect Narmada with “it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh” and “it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Narmada. Narmada is correctly identified as a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Narmada is also associated with it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Another identifying fact about Narmada is that it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. A further exam-relevant fact about Narmada is that it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Tapi: Tapi is a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Tapi is also associated with it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Option C — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Wular Lake is also associated with it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Option D — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Chilika Lake is also associated with it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Exam Takeaway: Connect Narmada with “a major west-flowing Peninsular river” and “it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh” for revision.