The Peninsular Rivers

Question 1HardLevel 37

If a river rises near the Western Ghats and drains into the Bay of Bengal, how will it be classified?

AWest-flowing Himalayan riverBInland desert riverCEast-flowing peninsular riverDOcean current

Question 2HardLevel 37

Which feature of the peninsular river system is correct?

AYoung Himalayan mountains and permanent glaciersBCanals made of sea waterCOld plateau terrain and mostly rain-fed flowDCompletely underground drainage

Question 3HardLevel 37

If a river has a long eastward course, delta and rain-fed flow, in which group will it be placed?

AEast-flowing peninsular riverBWest-flowing rift riverCHimalayan perennial riverDInland arid river

Question 4HardLevel 37

What is the best strategy to avoid wrong answers in hard questions on peninsular rivers?

AStudy each river on a map with source, direction, tributary and mouthBMemorise only the river nameCTreat all rivers as HimalayanDTreat all rivers as draining into the Arabian Sea

Question 5HardLevel 37

Why can water disputes be more common in peninsular rivers?

ABecause their flow is seasonal and many states share the same basinBBecause they remain filled with sea waterCBecause they all originate from Himalayan glaciersDBecause they have no irrigation use

Question 6HardLevel 37

Why can both flood and drought conditions occur in peninsular rivers?

ADue to heavy monsoon rain and low dry-season flowBDue to permanent glacier meltCDue to sea tides always remaining equalDDue to rivers being completely underground

Question 7HardLevel 37

How can soil erosion affect peninsular river basins?

ASediment can increase in rivers and affect reservoirs and deltasBRiver water immediately becomes iceCThe river starts flowing from sea to mountainsDThe source of the river always changes

Question 8HardLevel 37

What effect do hard plateau rocks have on the courses of peninsular rivers?

ARiver courses can be relatively stable and valleys matureBRivers change their sea every dayCRivers form only glacial valleysDRivers flow upward without slope

Question 9HardLevel 37

What effect does the long course of east-flowing peninsular rivers have on sediment transport?

AThey can carry sediment over longer distances and form deltas at the mouthBThey always stop sediment at the sourceCThey carry sediment without waterDThey deposit only sea salt

Question 10HardLevel 37

How should the role of a water divide be understood in hard questions on peninsular rivers?

AIt shows toward which river system and sea rainwater will drainBIt changes the taste of river waterCIt sends all rivers in one directionDIt makes a river without a source

Question 11ExpertLevel 34

Why are the courses of Peninsular rivers considered more stable than those of Himalayan rivers?

AThey flow over hard and ancient plateau rocksBThey form new courses every year from glaciersCThey flow only in sandy plainsDThey flow from sea toward mountains

Question 12ExpertLevel 34

Why are the Narmada and Tapi considered special west flowing Peninsular rivers?

AThey originate in the HimalayasBThey flow through rift valleys into the Arabian SeaCThey form huge deltas in the Bay of BengalDThey are tributaries of Godavari

Question 13ExpertLevel 34

Which statement correctly describes the source and drainage of the Narmada river?

AIt rises near Nashik and drains into the Bay of BengalBIt rises in Brahmagiri and forms a delta on the eastern coastCIt rises in the Himalayas and joins the GangaDIt rises near Amarkantak and drains into the Arabian Sea

Question 14ExpertLevel 34

What is the strongest geographical basis for calling the Godavari the Dakshin Ganga?

AIt is the longest river of Peninsular IndiaBIt flows only in KeralaCIt forms an estuary in the Arabian SeaDIt is a tributary of Narmada

Question 15ExpertLevel 34

What is the correct reason for considering the Kaveri an east flowing river?

AIt drains into the Arabian SeaBIt rises in the Western Ghats and drains into the Bay of BengalCIt is a tributary of the Indus systemDIt forms inland drainage in Rajasthan

Question 16ExpertLevel 34

Which statement about the Mahanadi drainage system is most correct?

AIt drains westward into KachchhBIt originates from Himalayan glaciersCIt flows eastward and forms a delta on the Odisha coastDIt is a major tributary of Tapi

Question 17ExpertLevel 34

In which feature is the Tapi placed with the Narmada?

ABoth form deltas in the Bay of BengalBBoth rise in the HimalayasCBoth are tributaries of KaveriDBoth flow westward into the Arabian Sea

Question 18ExpertLevel 34

How do the Western Ghats act as a water divide in Peninsular drainage?

AThey direct most major rivers to flow eastwardBThey carry all rivers to the HimalayasCThey stop rivers from reaching the seaDThey create only inland lakes

Question 19ExpertLevel 34

What is the main reason behind the seasonal nature of Peninsular rivers?

ATheir source is sea tidesBTheir water mainly depends on monsoon rainfallCGlaciers melt in them throughout the yearDThey are underground rivers

Question 20ExpertLevel 34

Why do west flowing Peninsular rivers generally not form large deltas?

AThey deposit much silt in the Himalayan plainsBTheir flow spreads on the eastern coastCTheir shorter course and steeper slope favour estuary formationDThey do not drain into any sea

The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

If a river rises near the Western Ghats and drains into the Bay of Bengal, how will it be classified?

Which feature of the peninsular river system is correct?

If a river has a long eastward course, delta and rain-fed flow, in which group will it be placed?

What is the best strategy to avoid wrong answers in hard questions on peninsular rivers?

Why can water disputes be more common in peninsular rivers?

Why can both flood and drought conditions occur in peninsular rivers?

How can soil erosion affect peninsular river basins?

What effect do hard plateau rocks have on the courses of peninsular rivers?

What effect does the long course of east-flowing peninsular rivers have on sediment transport?

How should the role of a water divide be understood in hard questions on peninsular rivers?

Why are the courses of Peninsular rivers considered more stable than those of Himalayan rivers?

Why are the Narmada and Tapi considered special west flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which statement correctly describes the source and drainage of the Narmada river?

What is the strongest geographical basis for calling the Godavari the Dakshin Ganga?

What is the correct reason for considering the Kaveri an east flowing river?

Which statement about the Mahanadi drainage system is most correct?

In which feature is the Tapi placed with the Narmada?

How do the Western Ghats act as a water divide in Peninsular drainage?

What is the main reason behind the seasonal nature of Peninsular rivers?

Why do west flowing Peninsular rivers generally not form large deltas?

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The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

If a river rises near the Western Ghats and drains into the Bay of Bengal, how will it be classified?

Which feature of the peninsular river system is correct?

If a river has a long eastward course, delta and rain-fed flow, in which group will it be placed?

What is the best strategy to avoid wrong answers in hard questions on peninsular rivers?

Why can water disputes be more common in peninsular rivers?

Why can both flood and drought conditions occur in peninsular rivers?

How can soil erosion affect peninsular river basins?

What effect do hard plateau rocks have on the courses of peninsular rivers?

What effect does the long course of east-flowing peninsular rivers have on sediment transport?

How should the role of a water divide be understood in hard questions on peninsular rivers?

Why are the courses of Peninsular rivers considered more stable than those of Himalayan rivers?

Why are the Narmada and Tapi considered special west flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which statement correctly describes the source and drainage of the Narmada river?

What is the strongest geographical basis for calling the Godavari the Dakshin Ganga?

What is the correct reason for considering the Kaveri an east flowing river?

Which statement about the Mahanadi drainage system is most correct?

In which feature is the Tapi placed with the Narmada?

How do the Western Ghats act as a water divide in Peninsular drainage?

What is the main reason behind the seasonal nature of Peninsular rivers?

Why do west flowing Peninsular rivers generally not form large deltas?

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