The Peninsular Rivers

Question 1ExpertLevel 35

Why are Peninsular rivers generally not as perennial as Himalayan rivers?

AThey have little glacier and snowmelt supportBThey have no rainfall areaCSea water does not reach themDTheir sources are always in deserts

Question 2ExpertLevel 35

Which physical reason helps dam construction in south Indian river valleys?

AHard rocky valleys and plateau slopesBMarshy glacial plainsCVery deep ocean trenchDMoving sand dunes

Question 3ExpertLevel 35

Which option has the correct river and sea match?

ANarmada Arabian SeaBKaveri Arabian SeaCGodavari Arabian SeaDKrishna Arabian Sea

Question 4ExpertLevel 35

The deltas of Godavari Krishna and Kaveri are linked with which coast feature?

ABroad plain of eastern coastBSteep mountainous edge of western coastCHimalayan snowfieldDInland basin of Thar

Question 5ExpertLevel 35

Which river can correctly be said to rise in Maharashtra and form a large east-flowing basin?

AGodavariBTapiCSabarmatiDLuni

Question 6ExpertLevel 35

What does basin size influence in a Peninsular river system?

AWater collection and number of tributariesBColour of the seaCImmediate change in mountain ageDRiver water always becoming saline

Question 7ExpertLevel 35

Studying eastward and westward flow of Peninsular rivers is most useful for what?

ATo understand final sea and type of river mouthBTo decide whether river water is sweet or notCTo change river colour dailyDTo measure height of Himalayas

Question 8ExpertLevel 35

Which combination is most complete for expert identification of Peninsular rivers?

AOld plateau rain-based flow fixed courses and delta or estuaryBGlacier source young valley and only northward flowCDesert source no basin and no mouthDSea source reverse flow and glacial delta

Question 9ExpertLevel 35

In which condition is a large delta most likely to form in an east-flowing Peninsular river?

ANarrow coast and steep slopeBBroad coastal plain and high depositionCGlacial source and icy waterDDesert course and low sediment

Question 10ExpertLevel 35

What is the main reason for reduced discharge in many Peninsular rivers during summer?

AExcess glacier meltingBEntry of sea water into riverCLack of monsoon rain and higher evaporationDIncrease in height of Eastern Ghats

Question 11ExpertLevel 36

What is the most correct basis for considering the Peninsular river system an ancient and mature drainage system?

AIt has developed for a long time on hard ancient plateau terrainBIt forms newly every year from glaciersCIt is driven only by sea tidesDIt is made entirely of artificial canals

Question 12ExpertLevel 36

Why are the Narmada and Tapi separated from the usual east flowing Peninsular rivers?

AThey flow westward through rift valleysBThey form deltas in the Himalayan plainsCThey are tributaries of the KaveriDThey end in inland lakes

Question 13ExpertLevel 36

What is the main reason behind delta formation in east flowing Peninsular rivers?

AThey carry sediments over long courses and deposit them on the eastern coastBThey form swift estuaries on the western coastCThey flow only undergroundDThey bring ice from Himalayan glaciers

Question 14ExpertLevel 36

Which fact is most important for calling the Godavari the Dakshin Ganga?

AIt is the longest river of Peninsular IndiaBIt drains into the Arabian SeaCIt is a tributary of NarmadaDIt flows only in Rajasthan

Question 15ExpertLevel 36

The general slope of the Deccan Plateau influences many Peninsular rivers to flow mainly in which direction?

AWestwardBEastwardCToward the North PoleDFrom sea to mountains

Question 16ExpertLevel 36

Why are the Western Ghats considered a water divide in the Peninsular river system?

AThey separate river basins and influence the direction of many riversBThey send all rivers to the HimalayasCThey only create sea wavesDThey convert rivers into soil

Question 17ExpertLevel 36

What feature is shown by the flow of the Narmada from Amarkantak to the Arabian Sea?

AEastern delta formationBWest flowing rift valley drainageCHimalayan perennial flowDDesert inland flow

Question 18ExpertLevel 36

Which statement about the Tapi river is most accurate?

AIt flows westward and drains into the Arabian SeaBIt forms a huge delta on the eastern coastCIt is a tributary of the GangaDIt rises from the Brahmagiri hills

Question 19ExpertLevel 36

Which pair is correct in the context of tributaries of the Krishna river?

ABhima and TungabhadraBGandak and KosiCJhelum and RaviDPenganga and Wainganga

Question 20ExpertLevel 36

How are Penganga and Wainganga related to the Godavari river system?

AThey are tributaries of the Godavari systemBThey are main channels of NarmadaCThey are canals of the Kaveri deltaDThey are gulfs of the Arabian Sea

The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

Why are Peninsular rivers generally not as perennial as Himalayan rivers?

Which physical reason helps dam construction in south Indian river valleys?

Which option has the correct river and sea match?

The deltas of Godavari Krishna and Kaveri are linked with which coast feature?

Which river can correctly be said to rise in Maharashtra and form a large east-flowing basin?

What does basin size influence in a Peninsular river system?

Studying eastward and westward flow of Peninsular rivers is most useful for what?

Which combination is most complete for expert identification of Peninsular rivers?

In which condition is a large delta most likely to form in an east-flowing Peninsular river?

What is the main reason for reduced discharge in many Peninsular rivers during summer?

What is the most correct basis for considering the Peninsular river system an ancient and mature drainage system?

Why are the Narmada and Tapi separated from the usual east flowing Peninsular rivers?

What is the main reason behind delta formation in east flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which fact is most important for calling the Godavari the Dakshin Ganga?

The general slope of the Deccan Plateau influences many Peninsular rivers to flow mainly in which direction?

Why are the Western Ghats considered a water divide in the Peninsular river system?

What feature is shown by the flow of the Narmada from Amarkantak to the Arabian Sea?

Which statement about the Tapi river is most accurate?

Which pair is correct in the context of tributaries of the Krishna river?

How are Penganga and Wainganga related to the Godavari river system?

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The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

Why are Peninsular rivers generally not as perennial as Himalayan rivers?

Which physical reason helps dam construction in south Indian river valleys?

Which option has the correct river and sea match?

The deltas of Godavari Krishna and Kaveri are linked with which coast feature?

Which river can correctly be said to rise in Maharashtra and form a large east-flowing basin?

What does basin size influence in a Peninsular river system?

Studying eastward and westward flow of Peninsular rivers is most useful for what?

Which combination is most complete for expert identification of Peninsular rivers?

In which condition is a large delta most likely to form in an east-flowing Peninsular river?

What is the main reason for reduced discharge in many Peninsular rivers during summer?

What is the most correct basis for considering the Peninsular river system an ancient and mature drainage system?

Why are the Narmada and Tapi separated from the usual east flowing Peninsular rivers?

What is the main reason behind delta formation in east flowing Peninsular rivers?

Which fact is most important for calling the Godavari the Dakshin Ganga?

The general slope of the Deccan Plateau influences many Peninsular rivers to flow mainly in which direction?

Why are the Western Ghats considered a water divide in the Peninsular river system?

What feature is shown by the flow of the Narmada from Amarkantak to the Arabian Sea?

Which statement about the Tapi river is most accurate?

Which pair is correct in the context of tributaries of the Krishna river?

How are Penganga and Wainganga related to the Godavari river system?

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