Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 3

Correct Answer: Option D — Krishna. Krishna is correctly identified as the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Krishna is also associated with a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Another identifying fact about Krishna is that it drains into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Krishna is that the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Narmada: Narmada is it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Narmada is also associated with a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Option B — 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 C — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Krishna with “the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries” and “a major east-flowing Peninsular river” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Krishna. Krishna is correctly identified as it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Krishna is also associated with the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Another identifying fact about Krishna is that it drains into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Krishna is that the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Narmada: Narmada is 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. Option B — Tapi: Tapi is it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tapi is also associated with it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Krishna with “it drains into the Bay of Bengal” and “the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Krishna. Krishna is correctly identified as it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Krishna is also associated with it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Another identifying fact about Krishna is that it drains into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Krishna is that the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Narmada: Narmada is it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada is also associated with it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Option C — Tapi: Tapi is it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Tapi is also associated with it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Krishna with “it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra” and “it drains into the Bay of Bengal” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Krishna. Krishna is correctly identified as a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Krishna is also associated with it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Another identifying fact about Krishna is that it drains into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Krishna is that the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Narmada: Narmada is a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Narmada is also associated with it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Option C — Tapi: Tapi is a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Tapi is also associated with it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Krishna with “a major east-flowing Peninsular river” and “it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Godavari. Godavari is correctly identified as the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Godavari is also associated with the longest river of Peninsular India. Another identifying fact about Godavari is that it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Godavari is that the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Krishna: Krishna is the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Krishna is also associated with a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Option B — Narmada: Narmada is it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Narmada is also associated with a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Option C — Tapi: Tapi is it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Tapi is also associated with a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Exam Takeaway: Connect Godavari with “the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries” and “the longest river of Peninsular India” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Godavari. Godavari is correctly identified as it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is also associated with the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Another identifying fact about Godavari is that it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Godavari is that the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Krishna: Krishna is it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Krishna is also associated with the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Option B — Narmada: Narmada is 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. Option D — Tapi: Tapi is it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tapi is also associated with it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Exam Takeaway: Connect Godavari with “it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal” and “the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option B — Godavari. Godavari is correctly identified as it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Godavari is also associated with it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Another identifying fact about Godavari is that it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Godavari is that the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Krishna: Krishna is it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Krishna is also associated with it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Option C — Narmada: Narmada is it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada is also associated with it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Option D — Tapi: Tapi is it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Tapi is also associated with it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Exam Takeaway: Connect Godavari with “it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra” and “it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Godavari. Godavari is correctly identified as the longest river of Peninsular India. Godavari is also associated with it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Another identifying fact about Godavari is that it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Godavari is that the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Krishna: Krishna is a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Krishna is also associated with it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Option C — Narmada: Narmada is a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Narmada is also associated with it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Option D — Tapi: Tapi is a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Tapi is also associated with it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Exam Takeaway: Connect Godavari with “the longest river of Peninsular India” and “it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Brahmaputra. Brahmaputra is correctly identified as it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Brahmaputra is also associated with a major transboundary Himalayan river. Another identifying fact about Brahmaputra is that it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. A further exam-relevant fact about Brahmaputra is that it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Godavari: Godavari is the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Godavari is also associated with the longest river of Peninsular India. Option B — Krishna: Krishna is the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Krishna is also associated with a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Option C — Narmada: Narmada is it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Narmada is also associated with a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Exam Takeaway: Connect Brahmaputra with “it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma” and “a major transboundary Himalayan river” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option C — Brahmaputra. Brahmaputra is correctly identified as it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. Brahmaputra is also associated with it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Another identifying fact about Brahmaputra is that it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. A further exam-relevant fact about Brahmaputra is that it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Godavari: Godavari is it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is also associated with the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Option B — Krishna: Krishna is it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Krishna is also associated with the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Option D — Narmada: Narmada is 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Brahmaputra with “it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang” and “it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma” for revision.