Rivers Flashcards
What is the longest river in India?
The Ganges River.
Which river is known as the ‘Saraswati of the South’?
The Godavari River.
True or False: The Yamuna River is a tributary of the Ganges River.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ River is famous for its delta formed at the Bay of Bengal.
Brahmaputra.
What are the main tributaries of the Indus River?
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
Which river flows through the city of Varanasi?
The Ganges River.
Multiple Choice: Which river is known for the Ranthambore National Park? A) Ganges B) Chambal C) Yamuna
B) Chambal.
What is the primary source of the Narmada River?
Amarkantak Plateau.
True or False: The Tapti River flows parallel to the Narmada River.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ River is considered the lifeline of Maharashtra.
Godavari.
Which river is known for the Khumbh Mela festival?
The Ganges River.
What is the significance of the Ghaghara River?
It is a major tributary of the Ganges River.
Multiple Choice: Which river is the second longest river in India? A) Godavari B) Yamuna C) Brahmaputra
C) Brahmaputra.
What is the primary use of the rivers in India?
Irrigation, drinking water, and transportation.
Which river is known for its unique ‘Sundarbans’ mangrove ecosystem?
The Ganges River.
True or False: The Mahanadi River flows into the Arabian Sea.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _____ River is one of the major rivers in the eastern part of India.
Mahanadi.
What is the primary challenge facing rivers in India today?
Pollution and over-extraction of water.
Which river is considered sacred by Hindus?
The Ganges River.
Multiple Choice: The Kaveri River flows through which states? A) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka B) Kerala and Andhra Pradesh C) Maharashtra and Gujarat
A) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
What is the primary source of the Ganges River?
Gangotri Glacier.
True or False: The Brahmaputra River originates from Tibet.
True.
Fill in the blank: The _____ River is known for its annual floods.
Brahmaputra.
What is the significance of the Sutlej River?
It is one of the five rivers of Punjab.
