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Ncert Books Solution Part Number :1

Mcq On Indian Rivers, Lakes and Multipurpose Project :

1. The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose Project is a joint venture
A. Punjab and Haryana only
B. Punjab Haryana and Rajasthan only
C. Punjab Haryana Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
D. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only
Answer: Option B
Description: The largest and most important project with many projects named after two dams built in Bakra and Nangal on the Satluj River. It is a joint venture of the provinces of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan designed to use the precious waters of Satluj for the benefit of the affected provinces.

2. Irrigation canals are very important in the plains of North India because——
A. The soil has holes
B. The groundwater level is high
C. The sources of canals are endless rivers
D. This region is densely populated
Answer: Option C
Solution : Irrigation of canals is very important in the plains of North India because the sources of canals are endless rivers. Endless ditches are lined with dams and walls to supply water all year round, and irrigate a large area.

3. Which of the following is false?
A. Krishna works in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh.
B. Godavari works for Madhya Pradesh.
C. Mahanadi works for Bihar and Orissa.
D. Narmada operates in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
Answer: Option B
Description: It extends from Trimbak in the Nashik region of Maharashtra province and flows east across the Deccan Plateau to the Bay of Bengal near Narasapuram in West Godavari in the Andhra Pradesh region. The river is also known as the Dakshin Ganga and Gautami.

4. The name of India’s largest irrigation canal says
A. Yamuna Canal
B. Indira Gandhi Canal
C. Sirhind Canal
D. Upper Doab River
Answer: Option B
Description: The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from Harike Barrage south of the meeting place of Sutlej & Beas. It is the largest irrigation canal in India that passes through the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan regions, supplying much-needed water in the Rajasthan deserts for irrigation. It was formerly known as the “Rajasthan Canal”.

Indian Rivers, Lakes and Multipurpose Project :Indian Geography

5. Find the weird
A. Delta
B. Bolson
C. Arc Lake
D. Creep
Answer: Option B
Solution : Bolson is basically a desert valley usually with centeredlover salt pans. This type of low-lying valley is usually surrounded by hills on all sides.

6. Which of the following is the highest waterfall in India?
A. Shimsha falls
B. Hogenakkal falls
C. Courtallam uyawa
D. Jog falls
Answer: Option D
Description: Jog Falls is the highest waterfall in India located on the Sharavathi River. These are also known as Gerosoppa falls.

7. Hinterland means ________
A. Continental shelf for offshore oil
B. Natural port used for international trade
C. A land region from the seaport
D. The seaport left where trade was originally conducted
Answer: Option C
Explanation : Hinterland refers to a region that extends from the sea. Hinterland is a global area where transportation, like the port, sells its services and communicates with its users.

8. Hinterland means ________
A. Continental shelf for offshore oil
B. Natural port used for international trade
C. A land region from the seaport
D. The seaport left where trade was originally conducted
Answer: Option C
Explanation : Hinterland refers to a region that extends from the sea. Hinterland is a global area where transportation, like the port, sells its services and communicates with its users.

9. By what name does Brahmaputra enter India?
A. Manasseh
B. Dance
C. Dihang
D. Tsangpo
Answer: Option C
Description: Brahmaputra enters India in the region of Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called Dihang. It descends rapidly from its first peak in Tibet and finally emerges from the plains, where it is called Dihang.

10. Irrigation irrigation is very important in northern India because
A. The soil has holes
B. The groundwater level is high
C. The sources of canals are endless rivers
D. Districts are overcrowded
Answer: Option C
Explanation : Irrigation canals are very important in northern India because the canals are permanent rivers.

Rivers, Lakes and Multipurpose Project India : NCERT Books Solution

11. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. India is ranked 9th in the world by tons of shipping.
B. Mumbai port holds part of the country’s foreign trade.
C. Kandla and Kolkata ports run by waves
D. India has 14 major ports and 129 small ports.
Answer: Option B
Explanation : The port of Mumbai holds part of the country’s foreign trade. Mumbai has a natural port and is the largest port in the country. The port of Mumbai is close to the common routes from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, North Africa, Europe, and North America, where much of the world’s trade is done.

12. The second largest place in Peninsular India is ________
A. Cauvery Basin
B. Godavari Basin
C. Narmada Basin
D. Krishna Basin
Answer: Option B
Description: Godavari is a 1465 km long river from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik region of Maharashtra. It gets all its water through an area of about 312812 sq. Km. km.

13. A special port to export steel to Japan ________
A. Haldia
B. The New Tuticorin
C. Paradeep
D. Vishakhapatnam
Answer: Option C
Explanation : A port for steel shipping in Japan especially Paradeep. Paradip Port is a natural, shallow water port on the east coast of India in the Jagatsinghpur region of Odisha. It is located at the confluence of the Mahanadi River and the Bay of Bengal.

14. Which of the following pairs are incorrectly matched?
A. Koyana – Maharashtra
B. Sharavathy Project – Karnataka
C. Balimela Project – Odisha
D. Sabarigiri Project – Gujarat
Answer: Option D
Explanation : Project – Country
Koyana – Maharashtra
Sharavathy – Karnataka
They planted – Odisha
Sabbath – Kerala

15. How many ports are there in India?
A. 6
B. 9
C. 10
D. 12
Answer: Option D
Explanation : Although there are 13 major sea ports in India 12 of them are major ports of Government whereas Ennore port of Chennai is a corporate one.