Rivers and Water Resources CDS Questions

CDS Indian Geography

Rivers and Water Resources MCQ Questions


7.
Which is the westernmost and longest tributary of the Ganga?
A.
The Ghaghara
B.
The Son
C.
The Yamuna
D.
The Gomati
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ANSWER :
C. The Yamuna
8.
The Son is which type of bank tributary of the Ganga?
A.
Left bank (north)
B.
Left bank (south)
C.
Right bank (south)
D.
Right bank (north)
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ANSWER :
C. Right bank (south)
9.
Which river is popularly known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
A.
The Kosi
B.
The Gandak
C.
The Damodar
D.
The Son
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ANSWER :
A. The Kosi
10.
Which river was once known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' before being tamed?
A.
The Hugli
B.
The Mahananda
C.
The Damodar
D.
The Kosi
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ANSWER :
C. The Damodar
11.
The Brahmaputra originates from the Chemayungdung glacier near which lake?
A.
Chilika lake
B.
Wular lake
C.
Raksas tal
D.
Mansarovar lake
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ANSWER :
D. Mansarovar lake
12.
In Tibet, the Brahmaputra is known by which name?
A.
Jamuna
B.
Dihang
C.
Siang
D.
Tsangpo
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ANSWER :
D. Tsangpo