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Geography

The Himalayan Rivers

In Class 9 Geography, this topic from the chapter “Drainage” introduces the Himalayan river systems, especially the Indus, Ganga and Brahmaputra. Students learn how these rivers are fed by glaciers, snow and rainfall, making them largely perennial, and trace their courses, major tributaries and drainage patterns. The topic also explains how Himalayan rivers shape deep gorges, valleys, meanders, floodplains and deltas, while supporting farming, settlements and ecosystems. It highlights their economic importance as well as the challenges of floods, erosion and changing water conditions.

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01How does the network of tributaries affect the main Himalayan river?

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02What is the main reason for year round water in Himalayan rivers?

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03Which is the correct group of Himalayan river systems?

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04What is the simple meaning of calling Himalayan rivers antecedent?

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05Through which region does the Indus mainly flow in India?

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06Which group correctly shows five major tributaries of the Indus system?

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07Jhelum is a tributary of which river system?

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08The origin of Bhagirathi the main stream of Ganga is linked with what?

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09At Devprayag which streams meet to begin the name Ganga?

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10Near which place does Ganga leave the Himalayan region and enter the plains?

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11The source of the Yamuna river is linked with which place?

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12Where does the Yamuna meet the Ganga?

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13Which is the correct group of northern tributaries of the Ganga system?

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14The Son river is considered a tributary joining the Ganga system from which side?

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15Through which river is the Chambal connected with the Ganga system?

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16What is the reason for calling the Kosi the sorrow of Bihar?

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17By what name does the Brahmaputra flow in Tibet?

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18Which name of the Brahmaputra is used in Arunachal Pradesh?

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19What is one main reason for Brahmaputra floods in Assam?

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20The Ganga Brahmaputra delta is the result of which process?

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21Sundarbans is part of which large river delta?

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22Why do distributaries form in the Ganga Brahmaputra delta?

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23How were the northern plains formed by Himalayan rivers?

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24Why is alluvial soil considered useful for agriculture?

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25Khadar soil formation is linked with what?

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