Consider the following statements regarding the Narmada River:
1. It flows in a rift valley between the Vindhyan range on the north and the Satpura range on the south.
2. It forms a massive delta at its mouth near Bharuch before entering the Arabian Sea.
3. The Tawa river is a major right-bank tributary of the Narmada.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Narmada flows through a rift valley bordered by the Vindhyas and Satpuras. Statement 2 is incorrect because west-flowing rivers like the Narmada form estuaries, not deltas. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Tawa is the longest left-bank tributary of the Narmada.
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahi and Sabarmati rivers:
1. The Mahi river crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice during its course.
2. The Sabarmati river originates in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra.
3. Both Mahi and Sabarmati flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Mahi is one of the few rivers in the world that crosses the Tropic of Cancer twice. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Sabarmati originates in the Aravalli range in Rajasthan. Statement 3 is incorrect because both are west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Khambhat.
Consider the following statements regarding the tributaries of the Yamuna River:
1. The Chambal river originates from the glaciers of the Great Himalayas.
2. The Betwa river joins the Yamuna near Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
3. The Ken river is a major left-bank tributary of the Yamuna.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Chambal originates from the Janapav hills in the Vindhya range, Madhya Pradesh. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Betwa joins the Yamuna near Hamirpur, not Agra. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Ken is a right-bank tributary of the Yamuna.
Consider the following statements regarding the Tapi (Tapti) River:
1. The Tapi is a major west-flowing river that originates in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. It flows in a rift valley parallel to the Narmada but is much shorter in length.
3. The Tapi basin covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Tapi originates from Multai in the Betul district, flows parallel to the Narmada in a rift valley, and its basin is shared by Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Consider the following statements regarding the Chenab River:
1. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus river.
2. It is formed by the confluence of two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga, which join at Tandi in Himachal Pradesh.
3. The Chenab river originates from the Rohtang Pass.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Chenab (Chandrabhaga) is the largest tributary of the Indus and is formed by the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Lahaul-Spiti. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Chandra and Bhaga originate near the Bara Lacha Pass, not the Rohtang Pass (which is the source of the Ravi and Beas).
Consider the following statements regarding the Luni River and inland drainage:
1. The Luni river originates in the lower Himalayas and flows into the Rann of Kachchh.
2. It is a perennial river providing critical irrigation to the Thar Desert year-round.
3. The Luni eventually joins the Sabarmati river before entering the Gulf of Khambhat.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Luni originates in the Aravalli range near Pushkar, not the Himalayas. Statement 2 is incorrect because it is an ephemeral (seasonal) river, not perennial. Statement 3 is incorrect because it drains into the Rann of Kachchh and does not join the Sabarmati or reach the Gulf of Khambhat.
Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmaputra River:
1. The Brahmaputra is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in the Tibet region.
2. The river enters India through the state of Sikkim.
3. The Teesta river joins the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Brahmaputra enters India in Arunachal Pradesh, not Sikkim. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Teesta river joins the Brahmaputra (Jamuna) in Bangladesh, not in Assam.
Consider the following statements regarding the Krishna River:
1. It rises from a spring near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats.
2. The Tungabhadra and the Bhima are its major tributaries.
3. Its drainage basin is shared exclusively by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Krishna river originates near Mahabaleshwar and its major tributaries include the Tungabhadra, Bhima, and Musi. Statement 3 is incorrect because its basin is shared by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Consider the following statements regarding the Subarnarekha and Brahmani rivers:
1. Both the Subarnarekha and Brahmani rivers originate in the Western Ghats.
2. The Subarnarekha river flows through the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha.
3. The Brahmani river is formed by the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 2 is correct. The Subarnarekha flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. Statement 1 is incorrect because both rivers originate in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region, not the Western Ghats. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the South Koel and Sankh rivers; Wardha and Wainganga form the Pranhita.
Consider the following statements regarding the Ramganga and Gomti rivers:
1. The Ramganga is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
2. The Gomti river originates from a high-altitude glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas.
3. The Gomti river joins the Yamuna river near Agra.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Ramganga is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Gomti originates from Gomat Taal (Fulhar lake) in the plains of Uttar Pradesh, not a glacier. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Gomti joins the Ganga river near Varanasi/Ghazipur, not the Yamuna.
Consider the following statements regarding the rivers of Kerala:
1. The Periyar is the longest river in the Indian peninsula.
2. The Bharathapuzha originates in the Himalayas and flows into the Arabian Sea.
3. The Pamba river flows completely within the state of Karnataka.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Godavari is the longest river in the peninsula (Periyar is the longest in Kerala). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Bharathapuzha originates in the Annamalai hills of the Western Ghats, not the Himalayas. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Pamba river flows entirely within the state of Kerala.
Consider the following statements regarding the Teesta River:
1. It originates from the Zemu glacier in the state of Sikkim.
2. It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
3. It flows entirely within India and joins the Brahmaputra in the state of Assam.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Teesta originates from the Zemu glacier in Sikkim and is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Teesta enters Bangladesh and joins the Brahmaputra (known there as the Jamuna) inside Bangladesh, not in Assam.
Consider the following statements regarding the Ravi and Beas Rivers:
1. The Ravi river rises west of the Rohtang Pass in the Kullu hills of Himachal Pradesh.
2. The Beas river originates from the Verinag spring in the Kashmir Valley.
3. The Beas river flows through Pakistan for a short distance before joining the Sutlej.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Ravi originates west of the Rohtang Pass. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Beas originates from Beas Kund near the Rohtang Pass, while the Jhelum originates from Verinag. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Beas flows entirely within India, joining the Sutlej at Harike in Punjab without ever entering Pakistan.
Consider the following statements regarding the west-flowing rivers of the Western Ghats:
1. The Mandovi and Zuari are two important west-flowing rivers of Goa.
2. The Sharavati is an important west-flowing river in Karnataka, known for the famous Jog Falls.
3. The Periyar is the longest river of Kerala and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Mandovi and Zuari are the lifelines of Goa. The Sharavati in Karnataka creates the Jog Falls. The Periyar is the longest river in Kerala and drains westward.
Consider the following statements regarding the Chambal River:
1. It rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh.
2. The Gandhi Sagar dam is constructed on this river within the state of Rajasthan.
3. The river basin is famous for its extensive and fertile deltaic plains in Uttar Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Chambal originates near Mhow in Madhya Pradesh. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Gandhi Sagar dam is located in Madhya Pradesh (Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar are in Rajasthan). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Chambal is famous for its badland topography called the Chambal ravines, not fertile deltaic plains.
Consider the following statements regarding the Gandak River:
1. It comprises two streams, namely the Kali Gandak and Trishul Ganga.
2. It rises in the Nepal Himalayas between the Dhaulagiri and Mount Everest peaks.
3. It is a left-bank tributary that joins the Ganga at Sonpur near Patna.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Gandak is formed by the Kali Gandak and Trishul Ganga. It originates in the Nepal Himalayas between Dhaulagiri and Mount Everest, enters the Indian plains in Bihar, and joins the Ganga at Sonpur near Patna.
Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga River:
1. The Alaknanda has its source in the Satopanth glacier above Badrinath.
2. The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet at Rudraprayag to officially form the Ganga.
3. The Son river is the largest left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Alaknanda originates from the Satopanth glacier. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag, not Rudraprayag (where Mandakini and Alaknanda meet). Statement 3 is incorrect because the Son is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
Consider the following statements regarding the tributaries of the Brahmaputra River:
1. The Dhansiri is an important left-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra.
2. The Kameng river originates in the Meghalaya plateau.
3. The Manas river, an antecedent river, joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Dhansiri (South) is a left-bank tributary. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Kameng originates in the Tawang district (Arunachal Pradesh/Tibet border), not the Meghalaya plateau. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Manas river joins the Brahmaputra at Jogighopa in Assam (India), not in Bangladesh.
Consider the following statements regarding the Himalayan and Peninsular river systems:
1. The Himalayan rivers are purely rain-fed, whereas Peninsular rivers are both glacier-fed and rain-fed.
2. Peninsular rivers typically have a longer course and much larger drainage basins compared to the Himalayan rivers.
3. The Himalayan rivers flow through broad, shallow valleys grading to their base level, unlike the deep gorges of Peninsular rivers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because Himalayan rivers are both glacier-fed and rain-fed, while Peninsular rivers are purely rain-fed. Statement 2 is incorrect because Himalayan rivers have much longer courses and larger basins. Statement 3 is incorrect because Himalayan rivers flow through deep V-shaped valleys and gorges, whereas Peninsular rivers flow through broad, shallow valleys as they have reached their base level.
Consider the following statements comparing East-flowing and West-flowing Peninsular Rivers:
1. The major east-flowing peninsular rivers form large deltas at their mouths.
2. The west-flowing peninsular rivers, such as the Narmada and Tapi, form estuaries instead of deltas.
3. The Western Ghats act as the primary water divide between the major east-flowing and west-flowing peninsular rivers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. East-flowing rivers (Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Mahanadi) form deltas. West-flowing rivers (Narmada, Tapi) flow through steep gradients and hard rocks, forming estuaries. The Western Ghats act as the main water divide for the peninsula.
Consider the following statements regarding the Jhelum River:
1. It rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal range.
2. It flows through the Wular Lake in Kashmir before entering Pakistan.
3. It joins the Sutlej river directly at Harike in Punjab.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Jhelum originates at Verinag and flows through Srinagar and the Wular Lake. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Jhelum joins the Chenab river at Trimmu in Pakistan, not the Sutlej at Harike (which is where the Beas joins the Sutlej).
Consider the following statements regarding the Godavari River:
1. It originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
2. The Hemavati and Kabini are its major right-bank tributaries.
3. Its drainage basin is entirely confined to the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh only.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect as the Godavari originates from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of the Cauvery, not the Godavari. Statement 3 is incorrect as its basin extends over Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, with smaller parts in MP, Karnataka, and Puducherry.
Consider the following statements regarding the Chambal River:
1. The Chambal basin is famous for its extensive badland topography known as the Chambal ravines.
2. The Gandhi Sagar dam is constructed on the Chambal river in Madhya Pradesh.
3. It flows northwards through Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before joining the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Chambal is renowned for its ravines (badlands). The Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, and Jawahar Sagar dams are built on it. It flows north/northeast through MP and Rajasthan before merging with the Yamuna in UP.
Consider the following statements regarding the general characteristics of Peninsular Rivers:
1. Most peninsular rivers are characterized by fixed courses, absence of meanders, and non-perennial flow of water.
2. The Narmada and Tapi are exceptions to the general drainage pattern of the peninsula as they flow through rift valleys.
3. The drainage basins of peninsular rivers are generally much larger than those of the Himalayan rivers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Peninsular rivers flow over a mature, hard rock topography, leading to fixed courses and few meanders, and are non-perennial. Narmada and Tapi are structural exceptions flowing in rift valleys. Statement 3 is incorrect because Himalayan river basins (like the Ganga and Indus) are much larger than Peninsular basins.
Consider the following statements regarding the drainage patterns formed by Indian rivers:
1. A dendritic drainage pattern resembles the branches of a tree, commonly seen in the rivers of the northern plains.
2. A radial pattern develops when rivers originate from a central high point and flow in all directions, such as the rivers originating from the Amarkantak range.
3. A trellis pattern forms when primary tributaries of rivers flow parallel to each other and secondary tributaries join them at right angles.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Dendritic patterns are typical of the Himalayan rivers in the plains. Radial patterns are characteristic of the Amarkantak plateau (source of Narmada, Son). Trellis patterns are common where hard and soft rocks exist parallel to each other, such as in the structurally controlled valleys of the peninsular region.
Consider the following statements regarding types of drainage patterns in India:
1. The Himalayan rivers generally exhibit a dendritic drainage pattern in the northern plains.
2. The Narmada and Tapi rivers display a trellis drainage pattern due to structurally controlled rift valleys.
3. The rivers originating from the Amarkantak plateau form a radial drainage pattern.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Himalayan rivers in the plains form a tree-like (dendritic) pattern. Narmada and Tapi form a trellis pattern as short tributaries join them at right angles from the parallel Vindhya and Satpura ranges. The Amarkantak plateau acts as a central uplift from which rivers (Narmada, Son, Johila) flow outwards in different directions, forming a radial pattern.
Consider the following statements regarding the Kosi River:
1. It is a mature peninsular river known for its stable and fixed course.
2. It originates from the Chota Nagpur plateau region.
3. It is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Kosi is an antecedent Himalayan river notorious for frequently shifting its course (often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'). Statement 2 is incorrect because its main stream (Arun) originates north of Mount Everest in Tibet. Statement 3 is incorrect because it is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
Consider the following statements regarding the Subarnarekha and Brahmani Rivers:
1. The Subarnarekha originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau region.
2. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the South Koel and Sankh rivers.
3. Both rivers flow eastwards and eventually drain into the Bay of Bengal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Subarnarekha originates in the Chota Nagpur plateau (Jharkhand). The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the South Koel and Sankh rivers in Odisha. Both are significant east-flowing rivers draining into the Bay of Bengal.
Consider the following statements regarding the Luni River:
1. It is the largest river system of Rajasthan, situated to the west of the Aravalli range.
2. It originates from the Malwa plateau and flows into the Gulf of Khambhat.
3. It is a perennial river that receives constant water supply from Himalayan glaciers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert (west of Aravalli). Statement 2 is incorrect because it originates near Pushkar in the Aravalli range and drains into the Rann of Kutch, not the Gulf of Khambhat. Statement 3 is incorrect because it is an ephemeral (seasonal) river, entirely rain-fed, and has no connection to Himalayan glaciers.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Water Treaty:
1. Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, the exclusive rights to use the waters of the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) were allocated to India.
2. Pakistan was allocated the waters of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) subject to certain non-consumptive and agricultural uses by India.
3. The treaty was successfully brokered and signed with the intervention of the Asian Development Bank.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The treaty allocates the Eastern rivers to India and the Western rivers to Pakistan (with certain usage rights for India). Statement 3 is incorrect because the treaty was brokered by the World Bank (then known as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development), not the Asian Development Bank.
Consider the following statements regarding the differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers:
1. Himalayan rivers are generally perennial as they are fed by both glaciers and rain, while Peninsular rivers are seasonal and rain-fed.
2. Himalayan rivers perform intensive erosional activity in their upper courses, while Peninsular rivers flow through structurally graded shallow valleys.
3. Himalayan rivers often form large, extensive deltas at their mouths, whereas some major Peninsular rivers form estuaries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Himalayan rivers are perennial, carry heavy silt loads due to intensive erosion in their youthful upper courses, and form massive deltas (like the Sundarbans). Peninsular rivers are mostly seasonal, flow through mature shallow valleys, and the west-flowing ones (like Narmada and Tapi) form estuaries.
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahanadi River:
1. The Mahanadi originates in the highlands of Chhattisgarh.
2. The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest earthen dams in the world, is built across the Mahanadi river.
3. The Mahanadi flows westward and drains directly into the Arabian Sea.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Mahanadi originates near Sihawa in Chhattisgarh and the Hirakud Dam is built on it. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Mahanadi is an east-flowing river that drains into the Bay of Bengal, forming a large delta.
Consider the following statements regarding the Yamuna River:
1. It originates from the Yamunotri glacier on the western slopes of the Banderpunch range.
2. The Chambal, the Sind, the Betwa, and the Ken join it on its left bank.
3. It joins the Ganga river at Varanasi.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Yamuna originates from the Yamunotri glacier. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken are right-bank tributaries originating from the Peninsular plateau. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Yamuna joins the Ganga at Prayagraj (Allahabad), not Varanasi.
Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmaputra River:
1. It is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in the Tibet region.
2. It enters India under the name of Siang or Dihang in Arunachal Pradesh.
3. The Subansiri, a major right-bank tributary, is an antecedent river originating in Tibet.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Brahmaputra is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. After making a U-turn at Namcha Barwa, it enters India in Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. The Subansiri is a major right-bank antecedent tributary originating in Tibet.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus River System:
1. The Indus originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Tibetan region.
2. The Shyok, the Gilgit, and the Zaskar are its major Himalayan tributaries.
3. The river enters India in the Ladakh district.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Indus river originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Tibetan region at an altitude of 4,164 m. Its major Himalayan tributaries include the Shyok, Gilgit, Zaskar, Hunza, and Nubra. It enters India flowing northwest through the Ladakh district.
Consider the following statements regarding the similarities between the Narmada and Tapi rivers:
1. Both the Narmada and Tapi do not form deltas due to their flow through hard rocks and lack of heavy silt load.
2. They are the only major peninsular rivers that flow from east to west.
3. The Ukai dam is a major multi-purpose project built across the Tapi river.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Narmada and Tapi are the major west-flowing peninsular rivers. They flow through hard rock rift valleys, meaning they carry less silt and form estuaries instead of deltas. The Ukai Dam is situated on the Tapi river in Gujarat.
Consider the following statements regarding the Mahanadi River:
1. It rises near Sihawa in the Raipur district of Chhattisgarh.
2. The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest earthen dams in the world, is constructed across this river.
3. The Indravati river is its largest left-bank tributary.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Mahanadi originates near Sihawa in Chhattisgarh, and the Hirakud Dam is built on it. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Indravati is a major tributary of the Godavari river, not the Mahanadi. Important tributaries of the Mahanadi include the Seonath, Hasdeo, Mand, and Ib.
Consider the following statements regarding the Brahmaputra River Basin:
1. Majuli, the world's largest riverine island, is formed within the braided channels of the Brahmaputra river.
2. The Lohit and Dibang are major left-bank tributaries of the Brahmaputra.
3. The river carries a significantly high volume of water and massive amount of silt due to heavy rainfall in its catchment area in Northeast India.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Brahmaputra forms the Majuli island in Assam. The Dibang and Lohit join the Siang on its left bank to form the Brahmaputra proper. Due to the heavy monsoonal rains in Northeast India, it carries an enormous volume of water and silt.
Consider the following statements regarding the Teesta River:
1. The Teesta river originates from the Zemu glacier in the state of Sikkim.
2. It is a major tributary of the Ganga river.
3. Before joining its main river, the Teesta forms a massive delta in the state of West Bengal.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Teesta originates from the Zemu glacier in Sikkim. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Teesta is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra (Jamuna in Bangladesh), not the Ganga. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Teesta does not form a delta in West Bengal; it joins the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.
Consider the following statements regarding the Tapi River:
1. It is a major east-flowing peninsular river that drains into the Bay of Bengal.
2. It originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Chhattisgarh.
3. Its drainage basin is entirely confined to the state of Madhya Pradesh.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Tapi is a west-flowing river that drains into the Arabian Sea. Statement 2 is incorrect because it originates from Multai in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, not the Amarkantak plateau. Statement 3 is incorrect because its basin is shared among Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
Consider the following statements regarding the Cauvery (Kaveri) River:
1. The Cauvery originates in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats.
2. The river basin receives rainfall from both the South-West and North-East monsoons.
3. The Kabini and Amaravati are major left-bank tributaries of the Cauvery.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Cauvery originates in the Brahmagiri hills and is unique among peninsular rivers as its upper catchment receives South-West monsoon rain and the lower catchment receives North-East monsoon rain. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Kabini and Amaravati are right-bank tributaries.
Consider the following statements regarding the Jhelum River:
1. The Jhelum originates from the Bara Lacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
2. It forms the official boundary between India and Pakistan for its entire length before merging with the Chenab.
3. The Jhelum joins the Sutlej river directly near Mithankot.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Jhelum originates from the Verinag spring in Kashmir. Statement 2 is incorrect because it forms the India-Pakistan boundary only for a short distance (around 170 km), not its entire length. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Jhelum joins the Chenab at Trimmu; it is the Panjnad (combined waters of all 5 rivers) that joins the Indus near Mithankot.
Consider the following statements regarding the drainage characteristics of Peninsular Rivers:
1. The Western Ghats act as the main water divide between the major east-flowing and west-flowing peninsular rivers.
2. The majority of the major peninsular rivers flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal.
3. The Peninsular rivers are youthful rivers characterized by deep, steep-sided V-shaped valleys.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Western Ghats form the primary water divide, and major rivers like the Godavari, Krishna, and Cauvery flow eastwards to the Bay of Bengal. Statement 3 is incorrect because Peninsular rivers are mature, flowing through broad, shallow valleys with gentle gradients, unlike the youthful Himalayan rivers.
Consider the following statements regarding the Sabarmati and Mahi Rivers:
1. The Sabarmati river originates from the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.
2. The Mahi river flows entirely and exclusively within the state of Gujarat.
3. Both rivers form extensive and fertile deltas at their mouths in the Arabian Sea.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Sabarmati originates in the Aravalli range in Rajasthan. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Mahi river flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Statement 3 is incorrect because both are west-flowing rivers that drain into the Gulf of Khambhat (Arabian Sea) forming estuaries, not deltas.
Consider the following statements regarding the smaller east-flowing peninsular rivers:
1. The Vamsadhara river originates in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra.
2. The Penner river is a minor tributary of the Godavari river.
3. The Palar river flows entirely through the state of Gujarat and drains into the Arabian Sea.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Vamsadhara originates in the Eastern Ghats (Odisha). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Penner is an independent east-flowing river (originating in Nandi Hills, Karnataka), not a tributary of Godavari. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Palar flows through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, draining into the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea.
Consider the following statements regarding the Sutlej River:
1. It originates from the Rakas lake near Mansarovar in Tibet, where it is known as Langchen Khambab.
2. It enters India by cutting a deep gorge and passing through the Shipki La pass.
3. It is a major left-bank tributary of the Beas river.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Sutlej originates from the Rakas lake (Rakshastal) in Tibet and enters India through the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Beas is a tributary of the Sutlej, not the other way around; the Beas joins the Sutlej at Harike.
Consider the following statements regarding the Damodar River:
1. The Damodar river flows through a rift valley on the mineral-rich Chota Nagpur Plateau.
2. It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
3. The Damodar river originates in the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Damodar flows through a rift valley in the Chota Nagpur plateau. Statement 2 is incorrect because it is a tributary of the Hooghly river (a distributary of the Ganga), not the Brahmaputra. Statement 3 is incorrect because it originates in the Chota Nagpur plateau in Jharkhand, not the Aravalli hills.
Consider the following statements regarding the Son River:
1. The Son is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
2. It originates from the glaciers of the Nepal Himalayas.
3. The Rihand river is a major left-bank tributary of the Yamuna.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 1 is correct. The Son is a right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Son originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh, not the Himalayas. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Rihand is a tributary of the Son river, not the Yamuna.
Consider the following statements regarding the Cauvery (Kaveri) River:
1. It rises in the Brahmagiri hills of the Kogadu district in Karnataka.
2. Its upper catchment area receives rainfall during the southwest monsoon season.
3. Its lower part carries water during winter due to the northeast monsoon.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Cauvery originates in the Brahmagiri hills. It is unique among peninsular rivers as it experiences less fluctuation in its water level; its upper catchment receives summer rain from the southwest monsoon, and its lower catchment receives winter rain from the northeast monsoon.
Consider the following statements regarding the Narmada River:
1. The Narmada flows westward through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
2. It originates from the western flank of the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
3. The famous Dhuandhar falls are formed by the Narmada river near Jabalpur.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Narmada originates at the Amarkantak plateau, flows through a rift valley bordered by the Vindhyas (north) and Satpuras (south), and forms the spectacular Dhuandhar waterfalls passing through marble rocks near Jabalpur.
Consider the following statements regarding the Krishna River:
1. The Krishna river originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh.
2. The Tungabhadra river is a major left-bank tributary of the Krishna.
3. The Krishna basin is entirely confined to the states of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Krishna originates near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Tungabhadra is a right-bank tributary. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Krishna basin extends over Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Consider the following statements regarding the Kosi River:
1. The Kosi is an antecedent river with its main sources located in Tibet and Nepal.
2. It is often referred to as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent shifting of course and devastating floods.
3. The Kosi river joins the Yamuna river near Patna.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Kosi is an antecedent river originating north of Mount Everest in Tibet/Nepal, and is infamous for shifting its course, causing floods in Bihar. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Kosi is a tributary of the Ganga, not the Yamuna, and joins it near Kursela in Katihar district, not Patna.
Consider the following statements regarding the Godavari River:
1. The Godavari is the largest peninsular river system in India, often called the Dakshin Ganga.
2. It originates from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
3. The Pranhita river is the largest tributary of the Godavari, formed by the confluence of the Penganga, Wardha, and Wainganga rivers.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: All three statements are correct. The Godavari is the largest peninsular river, originating from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Its largest tributary is the Pranhita, which carries the combined waters of the Penganga, Wardha, and Wainganga rivers.
Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga river basin:
1. The Ramganga river joins the Ganga at Prayagraj.
2. The Gomti river originates from the plains rather than the mountainous hills.
3. The Ghaghara river is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Only statement 2 is correct. The Gomti originates from Gomat Taal (Fulhar lake) in the plains of Uttar Pradesh. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Ramganga joins the Ganga near Kannauj, not Prayagraj. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Ghaghara is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
Consider the following statements regarding the Son River:
1. It is a large south-bank (right-bank) tributary of the Ganga river.
2. It originates in the Amarkantak plateau.
3. It forms a series of massive waterfalls before directly joining the Yamuna river.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Son originates from the Amarkantak plateau and is a major right-bank (south bank) tributary of the Ganga. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Son river joins the Ganga (near Ramnagar/Patna), not the Yamuna river.
Consider the following statements regarding the Alaknanda River and the Prayags (confluences):
1. The Alaknanda river originates from the Satopanth glacier above Badrinath.
2. The Dhauliganga river joins the Alaknanda at Vishnuprayag.
3. The Mandakini river joins the Alaknanda at Karnaprayag.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Alaknanda originates from the Satopanth glacier, and its first major confluence is with the Dhauliganga at Vishnuprayag. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Mandakini joins the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag, whereas the Pindar river joins it at Karnaprayag.
Consider the following statements regarding the Ganga River System:
1. The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet at Rudraprayag to officially form the Ganga.
2. The Yamuna river originates from the Yamunotri glacier and joins the Ganga at Varanasi.
3. The Gandak river is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag, not Rudraprayag. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Yamuna joins the Ganga at Prayagraj (Allahabad), not Varanasi. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Gandak is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga.
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus River System:
1. The Indus river originates from the Milam glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas.
2. The Jhelum river forms a deep gorge at Namcha Barwa before entering the Indian plains.
3. The Sutlej river enters India through the Nathu La pass in Sikkim.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Indus originates from the Bokhar Chu glacier near Mansarovar in Tibet. Statement 2 is incorrect because Namcha Barwa is associated with the Brahmaputra river forming a gorge, not Jhelum. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Sutlej enters India through the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh, not Nathu La.
Consider the following statements regarding the Damodar River:
1. It is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
2. It occupies the eastern margins of the Malwa Plateau.
3. It joins the Mahanadi river near Cuttack to form a combined delta.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: None of the statements are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect because the Damodar is a tributary of the Hooghly river (a distributary of the Ganga). Statement 2 is incorrect because it occupies the eastern margins of the Chota Nagpur Plateau, not the Malwa Plateau. Statement 3 is incorrect because it joins the Hooghly river in West Bengal, entirely separate from the Mahanadi system in Odisha.
Consider the following statements regarding the Chenab River:
1. It is the largest tributary of the Indus river.
2. It is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga, which join at Tandi in Himachal Pradesh.
3. It originates from the Rohtang Pass in the Pir Panjal range.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
Explanation: Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Chenab (Chandrabhaga) is the largest tributary of the Indus, formed by the Chandra and Bhaga rivers. Statement 3 is incorrect because these streams originate near the Bara Lacha Pass in the Zaskar range, whereas the Ravi and Beas rivers originate near the Rohtang Pass.