Rivers and Lakes Questions and Answers – Page 4

Correct Answer: Option B — Brahmaputra. Brahmaputra is correctly identified as it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Brahmaputra is also associated with it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. 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 rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Godavari is also associated with it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Option C — Krishna: Krishna is it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Krishna is also associated with it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Option D — 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. Exam Takeaway: Connect Brahmaputra with “it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo” and “it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Brahmaputra. Brahmaputra is correctly identified as a major transboundary Himalayan river. Brahmaputra is also associated with it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. 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 B — Godavari: Godavari is the longest river of Peninsular India. Godavari is also associated with it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Option C — Krishna: Krishna is a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Krishna is also associated with it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Option D — Narmada: Narmada is a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Narmada is also associated with it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Exam Takeaway: Connect Brahmaputra with “a major transboundary Himalayan river” and “it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Yamuna. Yamuna is correctly identified as the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Yamuna is also associated with a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Another identifying fact about Yamuna is that it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. A further exam-relevant fact about Yamuna is that the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Brahmaputra is also associated with a major transboundary Himalayan river. Option B — Godavari: Godavari is the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Godavari is also associated with the longest river of Peninsular India. Option C — Krishna: Krishna is the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Krishna is also associated with a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Exam Takeaway: Connect Yamuna with “the Chambal is one of its major tributaries” and “a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga” for revision.

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

Correct Answer: Option B — Yamuna. Yamuna is correctly identified as it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Yamuna is also associated with it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. Another identifying fact about Yamuna is that it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. A further exam-relevant fact about Yamuna is that the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Brahmaputra is also associated with it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. Option C — Godavari: Godavari is it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Godavari is also associated with it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Option D — Krishna: Krishna is it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Krishna is also associated with it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Exam Takeaway: Connect Yamuna with “it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand” and “it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Yamuna. Yamuna is correctly identified as a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Yamuna is also associated with it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Another identifying fact about Yamuna is that it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. A further exam-relevant fact about Yamuna is that the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is a major transboundary Himalayan river. Brahmaputra is also associated with it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Option C — Godavari: Godavari is the longest river of Peninsular India. Godavari is also associated with it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Option D — Krishna: Krishna is a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Krishna is also associated with it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Exam Takeaway: Connect Yamuna with “a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga” and “it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option D — Ganga. Ganga is correctly identified as it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Ganga is also associated with a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Another identifying fact about Ganga is that Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. A further exam-relevant fact about Ganga is that it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Yamuna: Yamuna is the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Yamuna is also associated with a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Option B — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Brahmaputra is also associated with a major transboundary Himalayan river. Option C — Godavari: Godavari is the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Godavari is also associated with the longest river of Peninsular India. Exam Takeaway: Connect Ganga with “it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta” and “a major Himalayan river system of northern India” for revision.

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

Correct Answer: Option B — Ganga. Ganga is correctly identified as its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Ganga is also associated with Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. Another identifying fact about Ganga is that Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. A further exam-relevant fact about Ganga is that it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Yamuna: Yamuna is it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Yamuna is also associated with it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. Option C — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Brahmaputra is also associated with it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. Option D — Godavari: Godavari is it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Godavari is also associated with it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam Takeaway: Connect Ganga with “its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier” and “Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag” for revision.

Correct Answer: Option A — Ganga. Ganga is correctly identified as a major Himalayan river system of northern India. Ganga is also associated with its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier. Another identifying fact about Ganga is that Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. A further exam-relevant fact about Ganga is that it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Yamuna: Yamuna is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Yamuna is also associated with it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Option C — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is a major transboundary Himalayan river. Brahmaputra is also associated with it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Option D — Godavari: Godavari is the longest river of Peninsular India. Godavari is also associated with it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Exam Takeaway: Connect Ganga with “a major Himalayan river system of northern India” and “its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier” for revision.