Indian Geography :Rivers, Lakes and Multipurpose Project
Part Number – – – – – – 2
1. India’s highest waterfall——
A. Sivasundaram
B. Jog
C. Courtallam
D. Kunchikal
Answer: Option D
Description: Kunchikal Falls in the Shimoga Province of Karnataka is the highest waterfall in India and the second largest in Asia! Located in the middle of the Agumbe rain forest, the area receives annual rainfall and adds to the palm of the waterfall which falls from a height of 455 m.
Barehipani is a beautiful waterfall located in the Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhang, Orissa. India’s second highest waterfall at an altitude of 399 mt (1,309 ft), Barehipani waterfalls are located in the dense jungle, adding beauty to the waterfalls. Located on the Bay of Bengal, this two-story waterfall is spectacular and spectacular.
The third highest list of waterfalls in India is Langshiang Falls. Falling from a height of 337 mt (1,106 ft), the waterfall is located in the West Khasi Hills region of Meghalaya. The waterfall was formed after the confluence of various streams on the Kynshi River. The river flows through the valley to form a lake surrounded by a huge cliff. The heavy rain accompanied by such beautiful waterfalls is refreshing.
The third highest list of waterfalls in India is Langshiang Falls. Falling from a height of 337 mt (1,106 ft), the waterfall is located in the West Khasi Hills region of Meghalaya. The waterfall was formed after the confluence of various streams on the Kynshi River. The river flows through the valley to form a lake surrounded by a huge cliff. The heavy rain accompanied by such beautiful waterfalls is refreshing.
Known as the Seven Sisters Waterfall, Nohsngithiang Falls is a seven-phase waterfall flowing from a height of 315 mt (1,033 ft) in Meghalaya. Observing waterfalls on the cliffs during heavy rains will leave you confused. One of the tallest waterfalls in India, Nohsngithiang Falls looks even more magnificent when the sun’s rays glow in the water and make it look healthy.
2. Which of the following is the Ganga System that flows north?
A. Kosi
B. Ghaghara
C. Gandak
D. Son
Answer: Option D
Definition: The tributaries of the Son of the Ganga System flow north. There are many rivers in the Ganga River. The main sources of the left bank include Gomti (Gumti), Ghagara (Gogra), Gandaki (Gandak), and Kosi (Kusi); The major canals of the right bank include Yamuna (Jumna), Son, Punpun and Damodar.
3. Is the proposed Sehusamudram Sea Route?
A. Gulf of Mannar
B. Malacca Strait
C. Gulf of Kutch
D. Andaman and the Nicobar Islands
Answer: Option A
Definition: It is the task of transporting ships to build a naval route on the Palk Strait to provide a continuous route around the Indian Peninsula.
4. Which of the following is the deepest protected port?
A. Kandla
B. Vishakhapatnam
C. Haldia
D. Tuticorin
Answer: Option B
Description: Vishakhapatnam is a protected port country in the deepest part of the world. Visakhapatnam Port is one of the 13 largest ports in India and the only major port in Andhra Pradesh. It is the second largest port in India in terms of portable capacity.
5. By what name is Ganga known in Bangladesh?
A. Padma
B. Bhagirathi
C. Rupnarayan
D. Nubra
Answer: Option A
Definition: The Ganga is known as Padma in Bangladesh. After entering Bangladesh, the main branch of the Ganga became known as the iPadma. Padma is joined by the Jamuna River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra.
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6. “Loktak” is a
A. Valley
B. Lake
C. The river
D. Mountain range
Answer: Option B
Description: Loktak is a lake in Manipur. It is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India. Famous for Phumdis (floating pile). Only floating national park i.e. Keibul Lamjao National Park located in it.
7. Which of the following is not Ganga ?
A. Male
B. Son
C. Gomti
D. Sutlej
Answer: Option D
Definition: The Sutlej is not part of the Ganga. It is east of the Indus River. Sutlej water is allocated to India under the Indus Waters Agreement between India and Pakistan, and is widely converted to irrigation canals in India.
8. The Ganges in Bangladesh is known as
A. Farakka
B. Brahmaputra
C. Padma
D. Sonar
Answer: Option C
Definition: The Ganga is known as Padma in Bangladesh. After entering Bangladesh, the main branch of the Ganga became known as the iPadma. Padma is joined by the Jamuna River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra.
9. Which of the following has the largest shipping port in India?
A. Kolkata
B. Kochi
C. Mumbai
D. Vishakhapatnam
Answer: Option D
Description: Vishakhapatnam has the largest shipping port in India. Hindustan Shipyard Limited is a shipping port located in Visakhapatnam on the east coast of India. Founded as Scindia Shipyard, it was built by industrialist Walchand Hirachand as part of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. Walchand chose Vishakhaptnam as a strategic and appropriate place and took over the land in November 1940.
10. Which of the following is not part of the Narmada River?
A. Gujarat
B. Maharashtra
C. Rajasthan
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Definition: Rajasthan is not part of the Narmada district. The total area of the river is 97,410 square kilometers covering 85,858 square kilometers in Madhya Pradesh, 1658 square kilometers in Maharashtra and 9894 square kilometers in Gujarat. The water supply to the dam area is 88,000 square kilometers.
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11. What is the status of Jog Falls?
A. Maharashtra
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Kerala
Answer: Option B
Description: Jog Falls is located in Karnataka. It is located on the Sharavathi River in the Shimoga district of Karnataka.
12. Which of the following was not the purpose of building the Farakka Barrage?
A. Exploring the flowing waters of Bangladesh.
B. Exploring the mud of the Kolkata Port harbor.
C. Prevent Kolkata harbor erosion
D. Facilitate navigation in the Ganga River.
Answer: Option D
Definition: The Farakka Harbor was built by India in 1975 to divert water from the Ganges River system. Your main objective was to explore the flowing waters of Bangladesh, to explore the mudflats in Kolkata harbor and the erosion of the Kolkata harbor. But recently Farakka Barrage has been in the news due to flooding in Bihar causing floods in Bihar.
13. The Punjab has a series of wells that draw water
A. Jhelum river
B. Chenab river
C. Beas river
D. Sutlej river
Answer: Option D
Description: The Sutlej river drains many canals in the Punjab, Haryana and Indira Gandhi canal in Rajasthan. This has been in the news recently due to the sharing of a water dispute between Punjab and Haryana.
14. Which of the following kingdoms has a major problem with coastal erosion?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. West Bengal
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option A
Definition: Kerala has a very important problem with coastal erosion. This has been a serious problem in Kerala, where only 46.3 kilometers of its 590-kilometer long coastline is designed as a stable state fisheries department. Apart from the stone walls, the sand dunes off the coast are also listed as major contributors to soil erosion.
15. Which of the following pairs are best matched? 1. Narmada ________ Jabalpur, 2. Godavari ________ Nasik, 3. Mahanadi ________ Cuttack , Choose the correct answer using the codes given below ________
A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. 1 2 and 3
Answer: Option D
Description: All three pairs are well matched.
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