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1.
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? [2013]
- It occupies a linear rift valley.
- It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
- The land slopes to the west from central India.
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2.
Two important rivers—one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha—merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this? [2011]
3.
The Brahmaputra, Irrawaddy, and Mekong rivers originate in Tibet narrow and parallel mountain ranges in their upper reaches. Of these rivers, Brahmaputra makes a “U” turn in its course to flow into India. This “U” turn is due to? [2011]
4.
With reference to the river Luni, which one of the following statements is correct? [2010]
5.
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Dam / Lake River: [2010]
6.
Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are: [2010]
7.
Consider the following statements: [2009]
- There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
- There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
8.
Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India? [2009]
9.
At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards the Arabian Sea? [2009]
10.
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? [2008] Waterfalls River
- Kapildhara Falls: Godavari
- Jog Falls: Sharavati
- Sivasamudram Falls: Cauvery
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