What is the drainage pattern with tree-like branches called?
Correct answer: A
Dendritic pattern looks like branches of a tree. Exam tip: connect it with regions of general slope.
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Drainage Systems in India
भारत की अपवाह प्रणालियाँ
In this Class 9 Geography topic from the chapter Drainage, students learn how water flows across India through river systems, drainage basins, and networks. They explore the Himalayan and Peninsular river systems, compare their origins, courses, seasonal flow, and landforms, and understand patterns such as dendritic, trellis, and radial drainage. The topic also introduces the importance of rivers and lakes, along with concerns related to floods, pollution, and water management.
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Easy · Level 30 · dendritic pattern,drainage pattern,rivers
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- Dendritic pattern
- Trellis pattern
- Rectangular pattern
- Radial pattern
Easy · Level 30 · radial pattern,drainage pattern,central highland
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- Dendritic pattern
- Radial pattern
- Trellis pattern
- Rectangular pattern
Easy · Level 30 · trellis pattern,tributaries,right angle
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- In circular form
- Without any direction
- Almost at right angles
- Only in the sea
Easy · Level 30 · rectangular pattern,joints,faults
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- Dense forests
- Joints and faults in rocks
- Coral islands
- Sand dunes
Easy · Level 30 · india drainage,arabian sea,bay of bengal
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- Only towards lakes
- Only towards deserts
- Towards the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
- Only towards glaciers
Easy · Level 30 · ravi,indus system,punjab rivers
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- Cauvery
- Godavari
- Mahanadi
- Ravi
Easy · Level 30 · satluj,indus river system,tributary
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- Indus river system
- Ganga river system
- Brahmaputra river system
- Cauvery river system
Easy · Level 30 · ganga plain,alluvial soil,fertility
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- Black soil
- Alluvial soil
- Red soil
- Laterite soil
Easy · Level 30 · yamuna river,ganga river,prayagraj,triveni sangam,indian drainage,indian geography
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- Haridwar
- Devprayag
- Prayagraj
- Patna
Easy · Level 30 · ghaghara,ganga system,tributary
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- Krishna system
- Narmada system
- Godavari system
- Ganga system
Easy · Level 30 · brahmaputra,tsangpo,india
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- Brahmaputra
- Damodar
- Son
- Luni
Easy · Level 30 · brahmaputra,assam,braided channel
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- Very thin and dry channel
- Braided and wide channel
- Completely underground channel
- Only waterfall channel
Easy · Level 30 · majuli,brahmaputra,river island
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- Ganga
- Narmada
- Brahmaputra
- Krishna
Easy · Level 30 · godavari,dakshin ganga,peninsular river
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- North Ganga
- Eastern Yamuna
- Western Indus
- Dakshin Ganga
Easy · Level 30 · krishna,bay of bengal,east flowing
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- Bay of Bengal
- Arabian Sea
- Gulf of Kachchh
- Lakshadweep Sea
Easy · Level 30 · cauvery delta,eastern coast,bay of bengal
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- Western coast
- Eastern coast
- Northern Himalaya
- Thar Desert
Easy · Level 30 · narmada valley,west flowing,arabian sea
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- Narmada Valley
- Ganga Valley
- Brahmaputra Valley
- Cauvery Valley
Easy · Level 30 · tapi,narmada,west flowing rivers
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- Godavari
- Narmada
- Cauvery
- Mahanadi
Easy · Level 30 · mahanadi,east flowing,bay of bengal
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- Westward
- Northward
- Eastward
- South-westward
Easy · Level 30 · luni,rajasthan,inland drainage
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- Kerala
- Assam
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
Which pattern forms when rivers flow in different directions from a central highland?
Correct answer: B
In radial pattern streams flow outward from a high centre. Exam tip: remember highlands like Amarkantak.
View question detailsIn a trellis drainage pattern how do tributaries join the main river?
Correct answer: C
In trellis pattern smaller streams join the main stream almost at right angles. Exam tip: link it with structural control.
View question detailsRectangular drainage pattern is generally related to what?
Correct answer: B
Rectangular pattern may develop along joints in rocks. Exam tip: connect it with rock structure.
View question detailsIndia's drainage mainly flows towards which large water bodies?
Correct answer: C
Many Indian rivers drain into the Arabian Sea or Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember river direction with final water body.
View question detailsWhich river of the Indus system is included among the five rivers of Punjab?
Correct answer: D
Ravi is a major tributary of the Indus system. Exam tip: remember Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj together.
View question detailsThe Satluj River belongs to which river system?
Correct answer: A
Satluj is a major tributary of the Indus river system. Exam tip: connect Satluj with the rivers of Punjab.
View question detailsThe main Ganga plain becomes fertile mainly due to which type of soil?
Correct answer: B
The Ganga and its tributaries deposit alluvial soil. Exam tip: connect alluvial soil with fertile plains.
View question detailsAt which famous confluence does the Yamuna meet the Ganga?
Correct answer: C
The Yamuna joins the Ganga at Prayagraj. This confluence is known as the Triveni Sangam because the Saraswati is traditionally believed to meet the Ganga and Yamuna there. Devprayag is different: it is where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet to form the Ganga. Exam tip: associate Prayagraj with the Ganga-Yamuna confluence and Triveni Sangam.
View question detailsGhaghara is a tributary of which river system?
Correct answer: D
Ghaghara is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganga. Exam tip: study Ghaghara, Gandak and Kosi together.
View question detailsThe Brahmaputra River is popularly known by which name in India?
Correct answer: A
In India this river is known as Brahmaputra. Exam tip: remember Tsangpo in Tibet and Brahmaputra in India.
View question detailsThe Brahmaputra in Assam is known for what type of channel?
Correct answer: B
The Brahmaputra flows in Assam as a wide braided river. Exam tip: connect it with high discharge.
View question detailsMajuli Island is associated with which river?
Correct answer: C
Majuli is a famous river island associated with the Brahmaputra. Exam tip: connect Majuli with Assam and Brahmaputra.
View question detailsGodavari is also known by which name?
Correct answer: D
Godavari is also called Dakshin Ganga. Exam tip: remember it as the longest Peninsular river.
View question detailsThe Krishna River finally drains into which water body?
Correct answer: A
Krishna flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: treat Krishna as an east-flowing Peninsular river.
View question detailsThe Cauvery delta is associated with the coastal area in which direction?
Correct answer: B
Cauvery flows eastward and forms a delta on the eastern coast. Exam tip: connect Cauvery delta with the Bay of Bengal.
View question detailsThe Narmada River flows through which famous valley?
Correct answer: A
The Narmada flows westward through the Narmada Valley. Exam tip: connect Narmada with its valley and Arabian Sea.
View question detailsThe Tapi River flows westward like which river?
Correct answer: B
Tapi and Narmada are both west-flowing Peninsular rivers. Exam tip: remember these two together.
View question detailsIn which direction does the Mahanadi River flow?
Correct answer: C
Mahanadi flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: remember Mahanadi as an east-flowing river.
View question detailsThe Luni River is mainly associated with which state?
Correct answer: D
Luni is an inland drainage river of Rajasthan. Exam tip: connect Luni with the desert region.
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