Question 1 Hard Level 35
What is the main strategy to solve hard exam questions on Peninsular rivers correctly? A Identify the river by matching source direction water body valley and mouth B Answer only by checking name length C Assume all rivers are west flowing D Treat every river as glacier fed
Correct answer: A Hard questions give multiple clues together. Exam tip: use source direction and mouth jointly.
View question details Question 2 Hard Level 35
If a river has its source in the Western Ghats but flows east into the Bay of Bengal, which group will it belong to? A East flowing Peninsular river B West flowing Peninsular river C Himalayan river D Inland river
Correct answer: A Rivers like Krishna and Kaveri rise in the Western Ghats and flow eastward. Exam tip: identify the group by checking both source and mouth.
View question details Question 3 Hard Level 35
If a river flows in a stable course over an old plateau land, this can be a feature of which river type? A Himalayan river B Peninsular river C Sea tide D Glacier
Correct answer: B Peninsular rivers flow over old hard plateau land so their courses are relatively stable. Exam tip: connect age of landform with river course.
View question details Question 4 Hard Level 35
In which condition can the flow of a Peninsular river decrease sharply in the dry season? A When the river is mainly rain fed B When the river is glacier fed C When the river rises from the sea D When the river has tidal waves
Correct answer: A Rain fed rivers can have less water in the dry season. Exam tip: connect seasonal flow with rainfall dependence.
View question details Question 5 Hard Level 35
What is the most correct difference in mouth type between east flowing and west flowing Peninsular rivers? A East flowing rivers generally form deltas and west flowing rivers generally form estuaries B East flowing rivers form glaciers and west flowing rivers form volcanoes C Both always form closed lakes D Both never reach the sea
Correct answer: A Deposition on the eastern coast forms deltas while estuaries are common on the western coast. Exam tip: identify mouth from direction.
View question details Question 6 Hard Level 35
While studying Narmada Godavari Krishna and Kaveri, which combined basis is most useful? A Source direction mouth and coast B Only river name C Only state capital D Only river colour
Correct answer: A In these rivers direction and mouth give different exam clues. Exam tip: remember source direction and final water body together.
View question details Question 7 Medium Level 36
What is the main reason for reduced flow in peninsular rivers during the dry season? A Their water mainly depends on rainfall B Their water comes from the sea C Glacier melt always occurs in them D Their flow remains artificially stopped
Correct answer: A Peninsular rivers are rain-fed so their flow may reduce in the dry season. Exam tip: connect seasonal flow with monsoon.
View question details Question 8 Medium Level 36
Why do some rivers travel long distances eastward even after rising near the Western Ghats? A Because the general slope of the plateau is eastward B Because the Arabian Sea is in the east C Because the Himalayas are near the Western Ghats D Because rivers have no slope
Correct answer: A Western Ghats are near the western coast and the plateau slopes eastward. Exam tip: check both source and slope.
View question details Question 9 Medium Level 36
Why is it important to understand the difference between delta and estuary in the peninsular river system? A It helps distinguish the final forms of east-flowing and west-flowing rivers B It tells the taste of river water C It tells the age of fish D It directly measures mountain height
Correct answer: A East-flowing rivers generally form deltas and many west-flowing rivers form estuaries. Exam tip: link river mouth with direction.
View question details Question 10 Medium Level 36
Which sequence is most useful for correct river identification in the peninsular river system? A Source, direction, tributaries and final outlet B Colour, taste, smell and temperature C Fish, boat, bridge and market D Forest, language, dress and food
Correct answer: A To understand a river correctly, its source, course and mouth are important. Exam tip: study each river on a map in this order.
View question details Question 11 Hard Level 36
Why do most Peninsular rivers show seasonal flow? A They depend more on rainfall B They originate from glaciers C They remain snow covered throughout D They do not reach the sea
Correct answer: A Peninsular rivers mainly depend on monsoon rainfall. For exams remember the source difference between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.
View question details Question 12 Hard Level 36
On what main basis do the Narmada and Tapi differ from most Peninsular rivers? A They flow eastward B They flow westward C They rise in the Himalayas D They form deltas
Correct answer: B The Narmada and Tapi flow westward into the Arabian Sea. For exams also remember them as rift valley rivers.
View question details Question 13 Hard Level 36
Why is the Peninsular river system considered older than the Himalayan river system? A Because it developed on a stable ancient landmass B Because it formed from recent glaciers C Because its rivers frequently change courses D Because it flows only in plains
Correct answer: A The Peninsular plateau is an ancient and stable landmass. For exams treat its rivers as mature and more fixed in course.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 36
How do the Western Ghats influence the flow direction of Peninsular rivers? A They turn all rivers northward B They act as a water divide and direct most rivers eastward C They provide glaciers to rivers D They stop every river from forming a delta
Correct answer: B The Western Ghats are a water divide near the Arabian Sea so most major rivers flow eastward. For exams focus on the role of a water divide.
View question details Question 15 Hard Level 36
Which group is the correct example of mainly east flowing Peninsular rivers? A Narmada Tapi Sabarmati B Indus Sutlej Chenab C Mahanadi Godavari Krishna Kaveri D Luni Narmada Tapi
Correct answer: C Mahanadi Godavari Krishna and Kaveri flow toward the Bay of Bengal. For exams remember them as east flowing and delta forming rivers.
View question details Question 16 Hard Level 36
Which statement is most suitable about the Narmada river? A It rises in the Himalayas and drains into the Bay of Bengal B It is a major tributary of the Kaveri C It flows only in Rajasthan D It rises near Amarkantak and flows westward
Correct answer: D The Narmada rises near Amarkantak and flows westward into the Arabian Sea. For exams link Narmada with a rift valley.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 36
Why are very deep valleys relatively less common in Peninsular rivers? A Because their landform is old and has been leveled by erosion B Because they flow only in deserts C Because they never reach the sea D Because they get high speed from glaciers
Correct answer: A The Peninsular plateau has undergone long erosion which makes gradients relatively gentle. For exams remember old landmass with mature river valleys.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 36
Toward which sea does the Tapi river drain? A Bay of Bengal B Arabian Sea C Caspian Sea D Red Sea
Correct answer: B The Tapi flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea. For exams remember both Narmada and Tapi as west flowing rivers.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 36
Which pair best helps understand the difference between a delta and an estuary? A Tapi delta and Krishna estuary B Narmada delta and Godavari estuary C Godavari delta and Narmada estuary D Luni delta and Kaveri estuary
Correct answer: C The Godavari forms a delta while the Narmada forms an estuary. For exams link east flowing rivers with deltas and west flowing rivers with estuaries.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 36
Why can the discharge of Peninsular rivers rise suddenly during the rainy season? A Because their water comes only from sea tides B Because they remain fed by snowmelt all year C Because they have no groundwater at all D Because their flow is strongly affected by monsoon rainfall
Correct answer: D Peninsular rivers depend greatly on monsoon rainfall so discharge rises during rains. For exams understand them as rivers with seasonal flow.
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