Question 1

Which dam is constructed on the Chambal River?

Accepted Answer

Kota Barrage (also called Kota Dam) is a major dam on the Chambal River in Rajasthan. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River and flows through Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Question 2

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 from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra). It is approximately 1,465 km long and flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka before merging into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 3

Which river is dammed by the Tehri Dam, one of India's highest dams?

Accepted Answer

The Tehri Dam is built on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. Completed in 2006, it stands 260.5 meters high and is one of the tallest concrete gravity dams in the world. The Bhagirathi is a major tributary of the Ganges River.

Question 4

The Indus River, one of the world's longest rivers, originates from which region?

Accepted Answer

The Indus River originates from the Kailash Range in Tibet (China), specifically from the Sengge Khambab spring near Mount Kailash. It flows through Ladakh, Kashmir, and Pakistan before emptying into the Arabian Sea. The total length is approximately 3,180 km.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The Bhakra Dam is one of the highest gravity dams in the world, constructed on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. It was completed in 1963 and serves multiple purposes including irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. The Sutlej is a tributary of the Indus River.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The Godavari River originates from the Trimbakeshwar hills in Maharashtra. It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges and flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

Question 7

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 kilometers. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows through northern India before emptying into the Bay of Bengal in West Bengal.

Question 8

Which of the following is the longest tributary of the Ganges River?

Accepted Answer

The Yamuna River is the longest tributary of the Ganges, with a length of approximately 1,376 km. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Mussoorie Range of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand and merges with the Ganges at Allahabad (Prayagraj).

Question 9

The Mettur Dam is a major dam in South India. Across which river is it constructed?

Accepted Answer

The Mettur Dam is constructed across the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest dams in India, completed in 1934, and is crucial for irrigation in the region.

Question 10

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed across which river?

Accepted Answer

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built across the Sutlej River in Punjab/Himachal Pradesh. It is one of India's highest concrete dams and was completed in 1963.

Question 11

The Hirakud Dam, one of India's longest dams, is built across which river?

Accepted Answer

The Hirakud Dam is constructed across the Mahanadi River in Odisha. Completed in 1957, it is one of the world's longest dams at approximately 26 km in length.

Question 12

Which of the following dams is constructed across the Narmada River?

Accepted Answer

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is the major dam constructed across the Narmada River in Gujarat. It is one of the world's highest gravity dams and was completed in 2017.

Question 13

The Tungabhadra River, a tributary of which major river, has the Tungabhadra Dam constructed on it?

Accepted Answer

The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of the Krishna River. The Tungabhadra Dam is located in Karnataka and is a multipurpose project.

Question 14

The Tehri Dam, India's highest dam, is constructed across which river?

Accepted Answer

The Tehri Dam is constructed across the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. Completed in 2006, it stands 260.5 meters high, making it India's highest dam and one of the world's highest gravity dams.

Question 15

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed on which river?

Accepted Answer

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on the Sutlej River, a major tributary of the Indus River. It is one of India's highest concrete gravity dams, located in Himachal Pradesh.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is the largest dam constructed on the Narmada River. It is located in Gujarat and is one of India's major multipurpose projects.

Question 17

The Damodar River, often called the 'Sorrow of Bengal,' flows through which states?

Accepted Answer

The Damodar River originates in Jharkhand and flows through West Bengal before joining the Hooghly River. It was historically prone to severe flooding, earning its epithet.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the Hirakud Dam is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha and was completed in 1957. It is one of the world's longest dams (approximately 26 km). However, it is NOT the highest dam in India—Tehri Dam is the tallest at 260.5 meters, while Hirakud is only 62 meters high.

Question 19

The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 allocated the waters of the Indus River system between India and Pakistan. Which three rivers were allocated to Pakistan under this treaty?

Accepted Answer

The Indus Waters Treaty allocated the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) to Pakistan and the three eastern rivers (Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi) to India. This is a landmark international water-sharing agreement.

Question 20

The Damodar River, often called the 'Sorrow of Bengal,' flows through multiple states and has several dams. Which of the following is NOT a dam on the Damodar River system?

Accepted Answer

The Damodar River flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal. Major dams on the Damodar include Maithon, Panchet, Konar, and Tilaiya. The Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha, not the Damodar system.

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