भारत की अपवाह प्रणाली: नदियाँ एवं परियोजनाएँ / Drainage System of India: Rivers and Projects
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Q1.
What percentage of India's surface water drains into the Bay of Bengal?
80%
85%
90%
95%
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Answer: C. 90%
According to the drainage system of India, 90% of surface water drains into the Bay of Bengal and only 10% drains into the Arabian Sea.
Q2.
Which rivers are classified as Antecedent Rivers in India?
Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari
Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej
Krishna, Kaveri, Narmada
Tapti, Mahanadi, Sabarmati
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Answer: B. Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej
Antecedent Rivers are those that existed before the formation of the Himalayas. These include Indus, Brahmaputra, and Sutlej rivers.
Q3.
Indian rivers are primarily divided into how many main categories?
One
Two
Three
Four
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Answer: B. Two
Indian rivers are divided into two main categories: Himalayan Rivers and Peninsular Rivers based on their origin and characteristics.
Q4.
Which river system is considered the westernmost Himalayan river?
Ganga System
Brahmaputra System
Indus System
Yamuna System
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Answer: C. Indus System
The Indus System is the westernmost Himalayan river system, originating from Tibet and flowing through the western Himalayas.
Q5.
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Himalayan rivers from Peninsular rivers?
Water flow throughout the year
Short course
Seasonal flow
Rocky terrain
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Answer: A. Water flow throughout the year
Himalayan rivers are perennial with water flow throughout the year due to glacial melting and monsoon rains, unlike peninsular rivers which are mostly seasonal.
Q6.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Peninsular rivers?
Seasonal flow
Mature valleys
Large deltas
Fed by glaciers
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Answer: D. Fed by glaciers
Peninsular rivers are not fed by glaciers. They depend mainly on monsoon rains and are characterized by seasonal flow, unlike Himalayan rivers.
Q7.
What percentage of India's surface water drains into the Arabian Sea?
5%
10%
15%
20%
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Answer: B. 10%
Only 10% of India's surface water drains into the Arabian Sea, while the majority (90%) drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Q8.
The formation of Antecedent Rivers is related to which geological event?
Formation of Deccan Plateau
Formation of Himalayas
Formation of Western Ghats
Formation of Eastern Ghats
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Answer: B. Formation of Himalayas
Antecedent Rivers existed before the formation of the Himalayas and maintained their course even after the mountain formation.
Q9.
Which river system originates from Tibet according to the given information?
Ganga System
Indus System
Godavari System
Krishna System
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Answer: B. Indus System
The Indus System originates from Tibet and is mentioned as the westernmost Himalayan river system in the given content.
Q10.
The drainage pattern where most water flows into Bay of Bengal indicates which geographical feature of India?
Western slope dominance
Eastern slope dominance
Northern slope dominance
Southern slope dominance
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Answer: B. Eastern slope dominance
The fact that 90% of water drains into the Bay of Bengal indicates the dominance of eastward flowing rivers and eastern slope of the Indian subcontinent.
