Question 512 MarksName the two major groups the Indian rivers are divided into.Answer The Himalayan rivers. The Peninsular rivers. View full question & answer→
Question 522 MarksName the tributaries that join the river Indus in the Kashmir region.AnswerThe Zaskar, the Nubra, the Shyok and the Hunza.View full question & answer→
Question 532 MarksName the tributaries of the river Godavari.AnswerThe Purna, the Wardha, the Pranhita, the Manjra, the Wainganga and the Penganga.View full question & answer→
Question 542 MarksName the rivers which originate in Central Highlands & flow towards the west.AnswerRivers Narmada and Tapi.View full question & answer→
Question 552 MarksName the river having the largest drainage basin in India.AnswerGanga There are 20 river basins/ draining areas, large and small, in India. The Ganga basin is the largest. Narmada river is the fifth largest river.View full question & answer→
Question 562 MarksName the peninsular rivers of India.AnswerThe Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri.View full question & answer→
Question 572 MarksName the major Peninsular rivers.AnswerThe Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri.View full question & answer→
Question 582 MarksName the main tributaries of the river Ganga.AnswerThe Yamuna, the Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Kosi are the main tributaries of river Ganga.View full question & answer→
Question 592 MarksName some of the freshwater lakes of India.AnswerThe Wular lake, The Dal lake, Bhimtal, Nainital, Loktak and Barapani.View full question & answer→
Question 602 MarksMention two reasons due to which the pollution level of many rivers has been rising.Answer Increasing urbanization. Increasing industrialisation. View full question & answer→
Question 612 MarksMention two features of the peninsular rivers.Answer The peninsular rivers flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal. These rivers make deltas at their mouths. View full question & answer→
Question 622 MarksMention two features of the Himalayan rivers.Answer The Himalayan rivers are long. These rivers are joined by many large and important tributaries. View full question & answer→
Question 632 MarksList the major tributaries of the river Ganga.AnswerThe Yamuna, the Ghaghara, the Gandak and the Kosi are the major tributaries of the river Ganga.View full question & answer→
Question 642 MarksIdentify two rivers which originate in the Western Ghats and flow towards the Bay of Bengal.AnswerThe Godavari and the Kaveri are two rivers which originate in the Western Ghats and flow into Bay of Bengal.View full question & answer→
Question 652 MarksIdentify the salt water lake which is not in coastal area.AnswerSambhar salt water lake in rajasthan.View full question & answer→
Question 662 MarksIdentify the largest Peninsular river. Name the place it rises from.AnswerRelating to India, The Godavari river is the largest Peninsular river. It rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra.View full question & answer→
Question 672 MarksHow is Sunderban Delta named?AnswerThe Sunderban delta has derived its name from Sundari trees which grow well in marshland.View full question & answer→
Question 682 MarksGive one feature of the river Brahmaputra.AnswerThe Brahmaputra has a braided channel in its entire length in Assam and forms many riverine islands.View full question & answer→
Question 692 MarksFrom which place Kaveri river originates and at which place it merges?AnswerThe Kaveri rises in the Brahmagri range of the Western Ghats and it reaches the Bay of Bengal in south of Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu. View full question & answer→
Question 702 MarksFrom where does river Indus originate?AnswerRiver Indus originates in Tibet, near Lake Mansarowar.View full question & answer→
Question 712 MarksBy what name is Brahmaputra known in Tibet and Bangladesh?AnswerIn Tibet it is known as Tsang-Po and in Bangladesh it is called Jamuna.View full question & answer→