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Geography Quiz 23

author May 1, 2025 No Comments PYQ Quiz

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Match the drainage basins labelled as A, B, C, and D with the names listed below and select the correct answer using the codes given below the names of the drainage basins. Names of drainage basins: [2000]

Ganga- Brahmaputra
Indus
Parana
Zambezi

A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

Not Attempted

None

Which one of the following statements is not true? [2000]

Ghaggar’s water is utilised in the Indira Gandhi Canal

Narmada rises from Amarkantak region

Nizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra river

Penganga is a tributary of the Godavari

Not Attempted

None

Assertion (A): The frequency of floods in North Indian plains has increased during the last couple of decades. [2000] Reason (R): There has been reduction in the depth of river valleys due to deposition of silt.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Not Attempted

None

Assertion (A): Ganga Plain is the most densely-populated part of India. [2000] Reason (R): Ganga is the most harnessed river of India.

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A

A is true, but R is false

A is false, but R is true

Not Attempted

None

Which one of the following east-flowing rivers of India has a rift valley due to down warping? [1998]

Damodar

Sone

Yamuna

None of the above

Not Attempted

None

The river shown on the map is: [1997]

Irrawaddy

Mekong

Chao Phraya

Salween

Not Attempted

None

In the map shown in the given figure, rivers labelled as 1, 2, 3 and 4 are respectively: [1997]

Kosi, Gomati, Ghaghara and Gandak

Kosi, Ganga, Gomati and Ghaghara

Gandak, Ganga, Gomati and Ghaghara

Teesta, Gomati, Ghaghara and Kosi

Not Attempted

None

Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus forming the islands of Srirangappattanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam? [1996]

Cauvery

Tungabhadra

Krishna

Godavari

Not Attempted

None

Consider the following rivers: [1996]

I. Kishenganga
II. Ganga
III. Wainganga
IV. Penganga

The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is:

I, II, III, IV

II, I, III, IV

II, I, IV, III

I, II, IV, III

Not Attempted

None

10.

Which of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland? [2023]

Bhitarkanika Mangroves

Marakkanam Salt Pans

Naupada Swamp

Rann of Kutch

Not Attempted

None

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