Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus River System:

सिंधु नदी तंत्र के संबंध में निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

1. The Indus originates near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
2. Jhelum originates from Verinag Spring in Kashmir.
3. Beas is the longest tributary of the Indus in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Match List-I with List-II:

Select the correct answer:
A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
B. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
C. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
D. A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

Q3. Assertion (A):

The Brahmaputra carries more water than any other river in India.

Reason (R):
It receives heavy rainfall in Assam and numerous tributaries from the Himalayas.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

Q4. Which one of the following rivers is known as Tsangpo in Tibet?

A. Indus
B. Brahmaputra
C. Sutlej
D. Teesta

Q5. Consider the following tributaries:

1. Dibang
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
4. Kameng

Which of the above are tributaries of Brahmaputra?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 and 4 only

Q6. The river which cuts through the Himalayas forming a spectacular gorge near Namcha Barwa is:

A. Teesta
B. Sutlej
C. Brahmaputra
D. Kali

Q7. Consider the following statements:

1. Ganga originates from Gangotri Glacier.
2. Bhagirathi joins Alaknanda at Devprayag.
3. Yamuna is the largest tributary of Ganga.

Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q8. Match the following:

A. A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
B. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
C. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
D. A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3

Q9. Which among the following rivers is antecedent in nature?

A. Chambal
B. Brahmaputra
C. Luni
D. Sabarmati

Q10. Consider the following statements:

1. Chambal River is known for badland topography.
2. Chambal is a tributary of Yamuna.
3. It originates from Vindhyan Range.

Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q11. Which river is called the “Dakshin Ganga”?

A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Kaveri
D. Mahanadi

Q12. Consider the following rivers:

1. Wainganga
2. Penganga
3. Pranhita
4. Indravati

Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 3 and 4 only

Q13. Assertion (A):

Godavari has the largest drainage basin among Peninsular rivers.

Reason (R):
It rises in the Western Ghats and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau.

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation.
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true

Q14. Which of the following rivers forms the Hogenakkal Falls?

A. Krishna
B. Kaveri
C. Pennar
D. Vaigai

Q15. Match the following rivers with tributaries:

A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
B. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

Q16. The river known for forming the Chilika Lagoon is:

A. Brahmani
B. Subarnarekha
C. Mahanadi
D. Rushikulya

Q17. Which of the following is an inland drainage river?

A. Narmada
B. Luni
C. Tapi
D. Mahi

Q18. Consider the following statements:

1. Narmada flows through a rift valley.
2. Tapi also flows through a rift valley.
3. Both drain into the Arabian Sea.

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q19. Which among the following rivers flows westward?

1. Narmada
2. Tapi
3. Mahi
4. Sabarmati

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q20. The estuary is best developed in:

A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Narmada
D. Kaveri

Q21. Which of the following rivers forms the famous Dhuandhar Falls?

A. Narmada
B. Tapi
C. Son
D. Chambal

Q22. Consider the following pairs:

How many pairs are correctly matched?

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four

Q23. Assertion (A):

Most Peninsular rivers form deltas.

Reason (R):
They flow through broad and shallow valleys before entering the sea.

A. Both true and R explains A
B. Both true but R not explanation
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true

Q24. Which one among the following rivers does NOT form a delta?

A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Kaveri
D. Narmada

Q25. Arrange the following tributaries of Ganga from west to east:

1. Yamuna
2. Ghaghara
3. Gandak
4. Kosi

A. 1-2-3-4
B. 2-1-3-4
C. 1-3-2-4
D. 4-3-2-1

Q26. Consider the following statements:

1. Kosi is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”.
2. It frequently changes its course.
3. It originates in Nepal Himalayas.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Q27. Which river basin occupies the largest area in India?

A. Brahmaputra
B. Godavari
C. Ganga
D. Indus

Q28. Match the following lakes with river systems:

A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

Q29. Assertion (A):

The Himalayan rivers are perennial.

Reason (R):
They are fed by both snowmelt and rainfall.

A. Both A and R are true and R explains A.
B. Both true but R not explanation.
C. A true, R false.
D. A false, R true.

Q30. Consider the following statements:

1. River capture is common in Himalayan drainage evolution.
2. Indus, Sutlej and Brahmaputra are antecedent rivers.
3. Peninsular rivers show greater meandering than Himalayan rivers.

Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

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