Geography
Drainage Systems in India
Practice questions
If the slope of a river suddenly decreases, what change in its drainage behaviour is likely?What causes distributaries to form in the lower Ganga plain?Which statement is most correct in comparing Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?In which river system are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj considered major tributaries?How does the course of the Satluj show the feature of an antecedent river?The agricultural usefulness of the Mahanadi delta is linked with which geographical process?How can urbanisation increase flood risk in a river basin?What can be the long-term effect of river pollution on a drainage system?If an area has parallel ridges and valleys, which drainage pattern is more likely to form?In what type of area can a centripetal drainage pattern be found?Why is it necessary to know basin boundaries while studying Indian river systems?Why is hydropower potential considered high in Himalayan rivers?Which river action is most important in the formation of flood plains?What does gorge cutting by a Himalayan river indicate?Which statement best explains the direction of Peninsular drainage?What risk can increase for human settlements when a river changes its course?What can be the importance of lakes in a river system?Why is the study of tributaries important in a river system?What is the main reason for diversity in India's drainage systems?Why can Himalayan rivers show more course shifting and expansion of flood plains?