Which river is associated with the desert region of Rajasthan because of its sandy bed and seasonal flow?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Luni
The correct answer is Luni. It is the principal river of the arid region of Rajasthan and is notable for its seasonal character. The river rises near the Pushkar valley in the Aravalli region and flows southwestward through a largely dry landscape. Because rainfall is limited and highly seasonal, its flow and channel conditions vary considerably; its lower course eventually loses itself in the marshy and saline Rann of Kachchh rather than reaching the sea as a normal perennial river. Brahmaputra, Ghaghara, and Krishna are much larger perennial or substantially perennial river systems associated with the Himalayan or peninsular drainage networks, not the Rajasthan desert.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Luni
Why is this the correct answer?
The correct answer is Luni. It is the principal river of the arid region of Rajasthan and is notable for its seasonal character. The river rises near the Pushkar valley in the Aravalli region and flows southwestward through a largely dry landscape. Because rainfall is limited and highly seasonal, its flow and channel conditions vary considerably; its lower course eventually loses itself in the marshy and saline Rann of Kachchh rather than reaching the sea as a normal perennial river. Brahmaputra, Ghaghara, and Krishna are much larger perennial or substantially perennial river systems associated with the Himalayan or peninsular drainage networks, not the Rajasthan desert.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian Geography. Topic: Rivers and Lakes of India.
