The Peninsular Rivers

Question 1MediumLevel 35

Which basis is most useful for distinguishing Peninsular rivers from Himalayan rivers?

AColour of the seaBNumber of boatsCAge of landform water source and flow stabilityDNames of villages

Question 2MediumLevel 35

If a river rises in the Western Ghats and flows east, which water body may it reach?

AArabian SeaBGulf of KhambhatCLuni basinDBay of Bengal

Question 3MediumLevel 35

Why is monsoon considered while planning irrigation from Peninsular rivers?

ABecause river flow is strongly affected by rainfallBBecause rivers rise from the seaCBecause all rivers are glacier fedDBecause rivers have no seasonal change

Question 4MediumLevel 35

Why are west flowing rivers important even if they are shorter?

AThey always form Himalayan deltasBThey are linked with drainage and estuaries of western IndiaCThey join Ganga and form SundarbansDThey never reach the sea

Question 5MediumLevel 35

Which option correctly matches a Peninsular river with its related region?

APeriyar KeralaBIndus Tamil NaduCKosi GujaratDJhelum Odisha

Question 6MediumLevel 35

In which context should Bharathapuzha be remembered?

AAs a river of PunjabBAs a major river of KeralaCAs a tributary of GangaDAs a branch of Brahmaputra

Question 7MediumLevel 35

What do the old courses and mature valleys of Peninsular rivers indicate?

AYoung Himalayan upliftBEffect of sea tidesCInfluence of old stable landmassDComplete glacial source

Question 8MediumLevel 35

Which relation is most correct for remembering the direction of Narmada and Tapi?

ABoth are west flowing and meet the Arabian SeaBBoth are east flowing and meet the Bay of BengalCBoth are tributaries of GangaDBoth are Himalayan rivers

Question 9MediumLevel 35

Which mouth type is most common for east flowing Peninsular rivers?

AEstuaryBDeltaCGlacierDClosed lake

Question 10MediumLevel 35

Which mouth type is more common for west flowing Peninsular rivers?

ADeltaBGlacierCEstuaryDInland lake

Question 11MediumLevel 35

Which option correctly matches river direction and water body?

AMahanadi west and Arabian SeaBGodavari west and KhambhatCTapi east and Bay of BengalDKrishna east and Bay of Bengal

Question 12MediumLevel 35

Which difference in water source between Peninsular and Himalayan rivers is correct?

APeninsular rivers are mainly rain fed while Himalayan rivers are fed by rainfall and snowmeltBBoth get water only from the seaCAll Peninsular rivers rise from glaciersDHimalayan rivers never get rainfall

Question 13MediumLevel 35

What is the correct reason for grouping Godavari Krishna and Kaveri together?

AThey are all west flowing riversBThey are all east flowing Peninsular riversCThey all belong to Indus systemDThey are all inland rivers

Question 14MediumLevel 35

What is the main difference between Narmada rift valley flow and Godavari eastward flow?

ANarmada flows west in a rift valley and Godavari is east flowingBBoth are tributaries of GangaCBoth rise from HimalayasDBoth end inland

Question 15MediumLevel 35

If a Peninsular river has a deltaic mouth in the Bay of Bengal, what is its likely direction?

AEast flowingBWest flowingCOnly north flowingDInland

Question 16MediumLevel 35

If a Peninsular river forms an estuary in the Arabian Sea, it will be placed in which group?

AEast flowing riversBWest flowing riversCHimalayan riversDGanga distributaries

Question 17MediumLevel 35

In the Peninsular river system Amarkantak should be linked with which river?

ABrahmaputraBYamunaCNarmadaDJhelum

Question 18MediumLevel 35

In the Peninsular river system Mahabaleshwar should be linked with which river?

AKrishnaBGangaCIndusDKosi

Question 19MediumLevel 35

In the Peninsular river system Brahmagiri is linked with the source of which river?

ANarmadaBKaveriCTapiDMahanadi

Question 20MediumLevel 35

What can be the most direct effect of seasonal flow in Peninsular rivers?

AWater availability can change with seasonBRiver always keeps the same waterCRiver becomes glacier fedDRiver begins to rise from the sea

The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

Which basis is most useful for distinguishing Peninsular rivers from Himalayan rivers?

If a river rises in the Western Ghats and flows east, which water body may it reach?

Why is monsoon considered while planning irrigation from Peninsular rivers?

Why are west flowing rivers important even if they are shorter?

Which option correctly matches a Peninsular river with its related region?

In which context should Bharathapuzha be remembered?

What do the old courses and mature valleys of Peninsular rivers indicate?

Which relation is most correct for remembering the direction of Narmada and Tapi?

Which mouth type is most common for east flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which mouth type is more common for west flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which option correctly matches river direction and water body?

Which difference in water source between Peninsular and Himalayan rivers is correct?

What is the correct reason for grouping Godavari Krishna and Kaveri together?

What is the main difference between Narmada rift valley flow and Godavari eastward flow?

If a Peninsular river has a deltaic mouth in the Bay of Bengal, what is its likely direction?

If a Peninsular river forms an estuary in the Arabian Sea, it will be placed in which group?

In the Peninsular river system Amarkantak should be linked with which river?

In the Peninsular river system Mahabaleshwar should be linked with which river?

In the Peninsular river system Brahmagiri is linked with the source of which river?

What can be the most direct effect of seasonal flow in Peninsular rivers?

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The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

Which basis is most useful for distinguishing Peninsular rivers from Himalayan rivers?

If a river rises in the Western Ghats and flows east, which water body may it reach?

Why is monsoon considered while planning irrigation from Peninsular rivers?

Why are west flowing rivers important even if they are shorter?

Which option correctly matches a Peninsular river with its related region?

In which context should Bharathapuzha be remembered?

What do the old courses and mature valleys of Peninsular rivers indicate?

Which relation is most correct for remembering the direction of Narmada and Tapi?

Which mouth type is most common for east flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which mouth type is more common for west flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which option correctly matches river direction and water body?

Which difference in water source between Peninsular and Himalayan rivers is correct?

What is the correct reason for grouping Godavari Krishna and Kaveri together?

What is the main difference between Narmada rift valley flow and Godavari eastward flow?

If a Peninsular river has a deltaic mouth in the Bay of Bengal, what is its likely direction?

If a Peninsular river forms an estuary in the Arabian Sea, it will be placed in which group?

In the Peninsular river system Amarkantak should be linked with which river?

In the Peninsular river system Mahabaleshwar should be linked with which river?

In the Peninsular river system Brahmagiri is linked with the source of which river?

What can be the most direct effect of seasonal flow in Peninsular rivers?

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