Question 1

Which of the following is a tributary of the Brahmaputra River?

Accepted Answer

The Teesta River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates in the Kanchenjunga region of the Eastern Himalayas and flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before joining the Brahmaputra in Assam. Other major tributaries include the Subansiri, Dibang, and Lohit rivers.

Question 2

Lake Sambhar, the largest saltwater lake in India, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Lake Sambhar is located in Rajasthan and is India's largest inland saltwater lake. It covers an area of approximately 240 sq km and is an important source of salt production in India.

Question 3

Lake Sambhar, one of India's largest salt lakes, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Lake Sambhar is located in Rajasthan and is the largest salt lake in India. It is situated in the Jaipur and Nagaur districts of Rajasthan and has been an important source of salt production for centuries.

Question 4

The Yamuna River, a major tributary of the Ganges, originates from which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

The Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Bandarpunch massif of the Western Himalayas in Uttarakhand. It flows for approximately 1,376 km before joining the Ganges at Allahabad (Prayagraj).

Question 5

Loktak Lake, known for its unique floating ecosystem, is located in which Indian state?

Accepted Answer

Loktak Lake is located in Manipur in northeastern India. It is the largest freshwater lake in the northeastern region and is famous for its floating islands called 'Phumdis' made of vegetation, soil, and organic matter. It is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.

Question 6

Loktak Lake, known for its floating islands called 'Loktak Phumdis,' is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Loktak Lake is located in Manipur in Northeast India. It is the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India and is famous for its unique floating islands (Loktak Phumdis) composed of vegetation, soil, and organic matter. The lake is also a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance.

Question 7

The Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in which union territory/state?

Accepted Answer

Wular Lake, covering an area of approximately 189 sq km, is the largest freshwater lake in India. It is located in Jammu and Kashmir (now a union territory) in the Kashmir Valley, fed by the Jhelum River.

Question 8

Loktak Lake, known for its unique floating ecosystem, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

Loktak Lake is located in Manipur and is famous for its floating islands called 'Phumdis' made of vegetation, soil, and organic matter. It is the largest freshwater lake in northeastern India and is a Ramsar Wetland site.

Question 9

The Narmada River, also known as the 'Marble Rocks River,' originates from which location?

Accepted Answer

The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh at an elevation of approximately 1,057 meters. It flows westward for about 1,312 km before emptying into the Arabian Sea in Gujarat.

Question 10

Which of the following rivers is the longest tributary of the Ganges River by length?

Accepted Answer

The Yamuna River is the longest tributary of the Ganges, with a total length of approximately 1,376 km. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Mussoorie Range of the Western Himalayas and joins the Ganges at Allahabad (Prayagraj). The Yamuna basin covers an area of about 366,223 km², making it a major river system in North India.

Question 11

The Brahmaputra River, one of India's major rivers, originates in the Chemayungdung glacier. Through which of the following countries does it flow before entering India?

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet (China) in the Chemayungdung glacier in the Kailash Range, flows through Tibet as the Tsangpo River, enters Arunachal Pradesh in India, and then flows through Assam. It is one of the few major rivers that flows from west to east in the Indian subcontinent.

Question 12

The Narmada River, which flows through central India, originates in the Amarkantak plateau. Which state does it NOT flow through on its westward journey to the Arabian Sea?

Accepted Answer

The Narmada River originates in Madhya Pradesh at the Amarkantak plateau and flows westward through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian Sea. It does not flow through Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, or Telangana. The river forms the traditional boundary between northern and central India.

Question 13

Lake Sambhar in Rajasthan is India's largest saltwater lake by surface area. Which of the following is the PRIMARY source of water for Lake Sambhar?

Accepted Answer

Lake Sambhar is a shallow saltwater lake located in Rajasthan and is the largest saltwater lake in India. The primary source of water for Lake Sambhar is the Mendha River (also called Mantha River), along with seasonal rainfall and underground springs. The lake has no outlet and loses water primarily through evaporation, making it saline.

Question 14

Which of the following pairs correctly matches an Indian lake with its primary source of water and the state(s) it is located in?

Accepted Answer

This question tests multi-dimensional knowledge: lake identification, water source type (glacial, rainfall, spring-fed), and geographic location across state boundaries.

Question 15

The Brahmaputra River, one of Asia's largest rivers, originates in the Chemayungdung glacier. Through which of the following countries does it flow before entering India?

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra originates in Tibet (China) in the Chemayungdung glacier in the Kailash Range, flows through Tibet as the Tsangpo River, enters Arunachal Pradesh in India, and then flows through Assam. The question tests knowledge of the river's transnational course and its naming convention across borders.

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