Question 1

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

Accepted Answer

The Damodar River is historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because it frequently caused devastating floods in Bengal before the construction of dams and embankments.

Question 2

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed on which river?

Accepted Answer

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of India's tallest and most important dams, located on the Sutlej River in the border region between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

Question 3

Which of the following dams is built on the Sutlej River?

Accepted Answer

Bhakra Dam is one of India's highest concrete gravity dams, located on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. It was completed in 1963 and is a crucial multipurpose project for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control.

Question 4

The Indus River originates from which location?

Accepted Answer

The Indus River originates from the Kailash Range in Tibet, specifically from the Indus Springs near Mount Kailash at an elevation of approximately 4,164 meters.

Question 5

Which of the following is the longest river in India?

Accepted Answer

The Ganges (Ganga) River is the longest river in India, with a total length of approximately 2,525 km. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows through northern India before emptying into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh.

Question 6

The Godavari River, often called the 'Dakshin Ganga', originates from which location?

Accepted Answer

The Godavari River originates from the Trimbakeshwar hills in the Western Ghats near Nashik in Maharashtra. It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 7

The Brahmaputra River originates from which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra River originates from the Kailash Range (part of the Himalayas) in Tibet. It flows through Assam and is one of the major rivers of India.

Question 8

Which dam is built on the Chambal River?

Accepted Answer

The Chambal River, a tributary of the Yamuna, has several dams constructed on it. The most notable is the Rana Pratap Sagar Dam (formerly Rawatbhata Dam) in Rajasthan, completed in 1970. Other dams include Jawahar Sagar and Gandhi Sagar dams.

Question 9

Which of the following dams is built on the Narmada River?

Accepted Answer

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is one of the largest dams built on the Narmada River in Gujarat. It is a multipurpose project designed for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply.

Question 10

On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam located?

Accepted Answer

Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the highest gravity dams in the world and is a major source of irrigation and hydroelectric power for northern India.

Question 11

The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of which major river?

Accepted Answer

The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of the Krishna River. It is formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers in the Western Ghats and flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before joining the Krishna River.

Question 12

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed across which river, and in which state is its main reservoir located?

Accepted Answer

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built across the Sutlej River. The main reservoir, Gobind Sagar Lake, is located in Himachal Pradesh. The dam is a multipurpose project serving irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control across Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Question 13

The Brahmaputra River, one of the world's largest rivers by discharge, originates from which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra River originates from the Kailash Range (a sub-range of the Himalayas) in Tibet, near Mount Kailash. It flows through Assam and is the second-largest river in India by discharge volume, known for its massive seasonal flooding.

Question 14

The Godavari River, the second-longest river in India, originates from which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

The Godavari River originates from the Western Ghats (specifically the Trimbakeshwar hills) in Maharashtra and flows eastward for approximately 1,465 km before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is often called the 'Dakshin Ganga' (South Ganga).

Question 15

Which of the following is the longest dam in India by length?

Accepted Answer

Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River in Odisha is the longest dam in India with a length of 25.8 km (including the main dam and dykes). It was completed in 1957 and is one of the world's longest dams, creating the Sambhalpur Lake.

Question 16

Which of the following dams is built on the Sutlej River and is the highest gravity dam in India?

Accepted Answer

Bhakra Dam, located on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh, is the highest gravity dam in India at 226 meters. It was completed in 1963 and is a major multipurpose project for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and flood control.

Question 17

On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam, the highest straight gravity dam in India, located?

Accepted Answer

Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. It is the highest straight gravity dam in India with a height of about 226 metres. The dam is a joint project of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

Question 18

The Brahmaputra River, one of Asia's largest rivers, originates from which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

The Brahmaputra River originates from the Kailash Range (part of the Himalayas) in Tibet, near Mount Kailash, at an elevation of approximately 5,150 meters. It flows through Tibet, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam before joining the Ganges in Bangladesh.

Question 19

The Godavari River, often called the 'Dakshin Ganga,' originates from which mountain range?

Accepted Answer

The Godavari River originates from the Western Ghats (Sahyadri Range) in Maharashtra, specifically from the Trimbak region near Nashik. It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganga and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 20

Which dam is constructed across the Krishna River and is the second-longest dam in India by length?

Accepted Answer

The Srisailam Dam, constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh (and bordering Telangana), is one of India's major dams. However, the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam on the same Krishna River is the second-longest dam in India at approximately 1.6 kilometers (1,590 meters). Completed in 1967, Nagarjuna Sagar is a multipurpose project providing irrigation, hydroelectric power, and water supply to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

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