Indian River Systems – MCQs & Quick Revision
Shaktimatha Learning – Practice questions and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive exams.
Quick Revision Points
- Himalayan rivers → Perennial rivers
- Peninsular rivers → Rain-fed and seasonal
- Ganga → Origin: Gangotri Glacier
- Yamuna → Origin: Yamunotri Glacier
- Brahmaputra → Origin: Tibet
- Godavari → Origin: Trimbakeshwar
- Krishna → Origin: Mahabaleshwar
- Narmada → West flowing river
- Bhakra Nangal → Sutlej River
- Nagarjuna Sagar → Krishna River
MCQs Practice
1. What is the origin of the Ganga River?
A) Yamunotri B) Gangotri C) Brahmagiri D) Tibet
Answer: B
2. Krishna River originates from:
A) Trimbakeshwar B) Mahabaleshwar C) Yamunotri D) Assam
Answer: B
3. Narmada River flows towards:
A) East B) West C) North D) South
Answer: B
4. Hirakud Dam is built on which river?
A) Godavari B) Mahanadi C) Krishna D) Narmada
Answer: B
5. Brahmaputra River originates from:
A) India B) Tibet C) Nepal D) China
Answer: B
6. Godavari River drains into:
A) Arabian Sea B) Bay of Bengal C) Indian Ocean D) River basin
Answer: B
7. Tehri Dam is located on which river?
A) Ganga B) Bhagirathi C) Yamuna D) Krishna
Answer: B
8. Peninsular rivers are mainly:
A) Glacier-fed B) Rain-fed C) Snow-fed D) Permanent
Answer: B
Exam Tips
- Remember river origin and tributaries
- Practice dam–river matching
- Understand differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers
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