Question 1 Hard Level 37
Kabini should be studied in the context of which river system? A Indus river system B Kaveri river system C Brahmaputra river system D Narmada river system
Correct answer: B Kabini is an important tributary of Kaveri. Exam tip: connect the Kaveri system with South India.
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What is the basis for placing Mahi and Sabarmati among west-flowing rivers? A They flow westward toward the Arabian Sea region B They join the Ganga C They originate from Tibet D They form deltas in the Bay of Bengal
Correct answer: A Mahi and Sabarmati are west-flowing rivers of western India. Exam tip: remember smaller west-flowing rivers separately.
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What is the main reason for considering the Luni an example of inland drainage? A It generally does not reach the sea through a clear flow B It rises from the Himalayas and joins the Ganga C It forms a huge delta in the Bay of Bengal D It is a tributary of Brahmaputra
Correct answer: A Luni is linked with inland drainage in the dry region of Rajasthan. Exam tip: connect Luni with arid regions.
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What is the geological basis for considering peninsular river valleys more mature? A They are formed in a new mountain-building region B They developed for a long time in old and stable plateau terrain C They formed only in the sea D They were formed instantly by wind
Correct answer: B River valleys mature over time on old stable plateaus. Exam tip: connect geological age with valley form.
View question details Question 5 Hard Level 37
What is the most reliable way to distinguish east-flowing and west-flowing peninsular rivers? A Checking the colour of their water B Knowing the language on their banks C Identifying their direction and final outlet D Counting the number of fish
Correct answer: C Direction and mouth are the simplest bases of river classification. Exam tip: trace source to mouth on a map.
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What is the most correct reason for placing Godavari, Krishna and Kaveri in one group? A All three are west-flowing rift rivers B All three are east-flowing peninsular rivers C All three are Himalayan rivers D All three are inland rivers
Correct answer: B All three flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Exam tip: connect them with delta formation.
View question details Question 7 Hard Level 37
Calling the Narmada valley a rift valley indicates which surface condition? A It flows through a long fault-like valley B It flows under a glacier C It flows over marine coral D It is a sandy valley made by wind
Correct answer: A A rift valley is linked with a fault-like geological structure. Exam tip: connect rift valleys with Narmada and Tapi.
View question details Question 8 Hard Level 37
A river whose water rises in monsoon and falls in dry season shows which feature? A Permanent glacial flow B Rain-fed seasonal flow C Marine tidal flow D Underground lava flow
Correct answer: B Rain-fed rivers show seasonal change in discharge. Exam tip: connect seasonal rivers with monsoon.
View question details Question 9 Hard Level 37
Why is the need for dams and reservoirs considered high on peninsular rivers? A They always bring sea water B They never receive rainwater C Water storage and management are needed in seasonal flow D They run entirely from glaciers
Correct answer: C In rain-fed rivers, storing water for later use is useful. Exam tip: connect water management with seasonal flow.
View question details Question 10 Hard Level 37
Why are large deltas more clearly found on the eastern coast? A East-flowing rivers travel long courses and deposit more sediment B No river reaches the eastern coast C The Bay of Bengal lies only on the western coast D Only glaciers occur on the eastern coast
Correct answer: A Silt brought over long courses forms deltas on the eastern coast. Exam tip: connect the eastern coast with delta formation.
View question details Question 11 Hard Level 37
What is the correct difference in water source between Himalayan and peninsular rivers? A Himalayan rivers get rainfall and glacier melt while peninsular rivers mainly get rainfall B Peninsular rivers run on sea water C Himalayan rivers never receive rainfall D Both run only on groundwater
Correct answer: A Peninsular rivers do not depend on glaciers. Exam tip: mention water source while comparing.
View question details Question 12 Hard Level 37
Which statement is geographically correct for the Narmada? A It flows westward through a rift valley B It forms a large delta in the Bay of Bengal C It rises from Yamunotri D It is a tributary of Brahmaputra
Correct answer: A Narmada rises from Amarkantak and flows westward in a rift valley. Exam tip: remember source, valley and direction together.
View question details Question 13 Hard Level 37
Which statement is correct for Tapi? A It is the main stream of Ganga B It forms a delta in the Bay of Bengal C It is a west-flowing peninsular river D It is called Tsangpo in Tibet
Correct answer: C Tapi is a west-flowing peninsular river. It rises in the Satpura region, flows westwards, and drains into the Arabian Sea. It does not form a delta in the Bay of Bengal; its mouth on the western coast is an estuary. Exam tip: Remember Narmada and Tapi as the major west-flowing peninsular rivers.
View question details Question 14 Hard Level 37
What is the most important sequence in map study of peninsular rivers? A River colour, taste and smell B Fish, boat and bridge C Forest, language and market D Source, direction, tributaries and mouth
Correct answer: D Reading a river from source to mouth on a map explains the full system. Exam tip: practise river direction.
View question details Question 15 Hard Level 37
What is the correct basis for considering Mahi a west-flowing river? A It flows westward toward the Arabian Sea region B It joins the Ganga C It is called Tsangpo in Tibet D It forms a large delta in the Bay of Bengal
Correct answer: A Mahi is included among west-flowing peninsular rivers. Exam tip: connect Mahi and Sabarmati with westward drainage.
View question details Question 16 Hard Level 37
The relatively short course of Sabarmati is linked with which geographical condition? A Its source region being relatively close to the Arabian Sea B Its source being in the Gangotri Glacier C The river having a long course to the Bay of Bengal D The river joining Brahmaputra
Correct answer: A Rivers near the western coast often travel shorter distances. Exam tip: remember the location of short west-flowing rivers.
View question details Question 17 Hard Level 37
What is the major difference between river mouths on the eastern and western coasts? A Deltas are more common on the eastern coast and estuaries on the western coast B No river drains on the eastern coast C Only glaciers are found on the western coast D Only desert rivers occur on both coasts
Correct answer: A East-flowing rivers often form deltas and many west-flowing rivers form estuaries. Exam tip: remember the coast-mouth relation.
View question details Question 18 Hard Level 37
Which basis is most useful for identifying a tributary of a peninsular river? A Which main river and basin the tributary belongs to B What colour the tributary is C How many fish are in the tributary D Which language is spoken on its banks
Correct answer: A Tributaries help understand the main river system and basin. Exam tip: link each tributary with the correct river system.
View question details Question 19 Hard Level 37
At hard level, which aspect is most important in comparing east-flowing and west-flowing rivers? A Relation of direction, mouth, slope and landforms B Only length of river names C Number and colour of fish D Language on river banks
Correct answer: A Hard questions require linking river direction with slope, delta and estuary. Exam tip: strengthen comparison with maps.
View question details Question 20 Hard Level 37
What is the most correct explanation for reduced flow in peninsular rivers during dry season? A They depend on sea water B They are mainly rain-fed and water reduces after monsoon C They run throughout the year by glacier melt D They are all underground canals
Correct answer: B Due to dependence on monsoon, water can reduce in dry season. Exam tip: connect river flow with season.
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