The Peninsular Rivers

Question 1ExpertLevel 36

Which statement correctly explains the source difference between Peninsular and Himalayan rivers?

APeninsular rivers are mostly rain fed while Himalayan rivers are also glacier fedBPeninsular rivers originate only from glaciersCHimalayan rivers never receive snow waterDThe source of both is always sea tide

Question 2ExpertLevel 36

Under which condition can the chance of sudden flood increase in a Peninsular river?

ADuring intense monsoon rainfall in a short timeBWhen glaciers melt in winterCWhen the sea dries completelyDWhen the source becomes the North Pole

Question 3ExpertLevel 36

Which statement gives a balanced analysis of irrigation potential of Peninsular rivers?

ADams are useful but water availability may depend on monsoonBThey have equal glacial water throughout the yearCIrrigation is never possible from themDAll their river water disappears before reaching the sea

Question 4ExpertLevel 36

Which process is major in the formation of fertile delta plains on the eastern coast?

ADeposition of alluvial sediments by riversBGlacier formation by the seaCBlowing of desert sandDConversion of rocks into sea salt

Question 5ExpertLevel 36

What river geography conclusion can be drawn from the Kaveri water dispute?

AA river basin can be linked with water needs of several statesBEvery Peninsular river is free from disputeCKaveri is a Himalayan riverDKaveri does not reach the sea

Question 6ExpertLevel 36

Which statement best explains the drainage difference between the western and eastern coasts?

ALarge deltas on the eastern coast and short swift streams on the western coast are more commonBAll rivers on both coasts have equal lengthCOnly Himalayan rivers are found on the western coastDNo river drains on the eastern coast

Question 7ExpertLevel 36

Why is it necessary to study source direction and river mouth together in the Peninsular river system?

ABecause the complete drainage identity of a river is formed through these points in examsBBecause it tells the colour of the riverCBecause it proves every river is HimalayanDBecause it measures sea depth

Question 8ExpertLevel 36

Which option gives the most appropriate Peninsular river and state association?

AKaveri Karnataka and Tamil NaduBLuni Assam and MeghalayaCTapi Bihar and JharkhandDNarmada Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Question 9ExpertLevel 36

Why is the Godavari basin considered a large inter state basin?

AIt is an extensive drainage area spread across several statesBIt is limited to one villageCIt is a small part of a Himalayan glacierDIt does not reach the sea

Question 10ExpertLevel 36

How does hard rocky terrain affect the possibility of river capture in Peninsular rivers?

AIt makes courses more stable and reduces the possibilityBIt gives the river a new course every yearCIt turns all rivers northwardDIt separates the river from the sea

Question 11ExpertLevel 36

How is the Periyar river identified in Peninsular drainage?

AWest flowing river of KeralaBHimalayan river of BiharCInland river of RajasthanDNorthern tributary of Kaveri

Question 12ExpertLevel 36

With which geographical feature is the Sharavati river commonly associated?

AJog Falls and westward flowBGanga deltaCTributary of NarmadaDHimalayan glacier

Question 13ExpertLevel 36

In which situation is a Peninsular river more likely to form an estuary?

AIf it reaches the western coast through a short course with steep slopeBIf it follows a long eastern course and deposits much sedimentCIf it brings snow from the HimalayasDIf it never reaches the sea

Question 14ExpertLevel 36

Which statement correctly explains hydropower potential of Peninsular rivers?

APlateau slopes waterfalls and dam sites help in power generationBPermanent glaciers are the only reasonCRivers flow entirely in flat plainsDRivers never have elevation difference

Question 15ExpertLevel 36

If a question gives clues of east flowing river delta and South India then which answer can be most suitable?

AKaveriBTapiCLuniDJhelum

Question 16ExpertLevel 36

Wardha and Wainganga are related to which major Peninsular river system?

AKrishna river systemBGodavari river systemCKaveri river systemDNarmada river system

Question 17ExpertLevel 36

Under what condition can a rectangular drainage pattern develop in Peninsular rivers?

AWhen joints and fractures in rocks control river coursesBWhen the river originates only from a glacierCWhen there is no tributaryDWhen the river flows backward from the sea

Question 18ExpertLevel 36

Which option correctly matches a river with its broad physical region?

ALuni Eastern GhatsBKaveri Rajasthan desertCNarmada rift valley of central IndiaDMahanadi Himalayan valley

Question 19ExpertLevel 36

Why do many east flowing rivers originating near the Western Ghats become long in the Peninsular river system?

AThey immediately drain into the western coastBThey enter the Himalayan plainsCThey do not reach any seaDThey have to cross the whole plateau stretch to the eastern coast

Question 20ExpertLevel 36

If the flow of a Peninsular river greatly decreases after the rainy season then what is the most correct conclusion?

AThe river flow mainly depends on monsoon rainfallBThe river is fed by a permanent glacierCThe river originates from sea tidesDThe river is only an artificial canal

The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

Which statement correctly explains the source difference between Peninsular and Himalayan rivers?

Under which condition can the chance of sudden flood increase in a Peninsular river?

Which statement gives a balanced analysis of irrigation potential of Peninsular rivers?

Which process is major in the formation of fertile delta plains on the eastern coast?

What river geography conclusion can be drawn from the Kaveri water dispute?

Which statement best explains the drainage difference between the western and eastern coasts?

Why is it necessary to study source direction and river mouth together in the Peninsular river system?

Which option gives the most appropriate Peninsular river and state association?

Why is the Godavari basin considered a large inter state basin?

How does hard rocky terrain affect the possibility of river capture in Peninsular rivers?

How is the Periyar river identified in Peninsular drainage?

With which geographical feature is the Sharavati river commonly associated?

In which situation is a Peninsular river more likely to form an estuary?

Which statement correctly explains hydropower potential of Peninsular rivers?

If a question gives clues of east flowing river delta and South India then which answer can be most suitable?

Wardha and Wainganga are related to which major Peninsular river system?

Under what condition can a rectangular drainage pattern develop in Peninsular rivers?

Which option correctly matches a river with its broad physical region?

Why do many east flowing rivers originating near the Western Ghats become long in the Peninsular river system?

If the flow of a Peninsular river greatly decreases after the rainy season then what is the most correct conclusion?

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The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

Which statement correctly explains the source difference between Peninsular and Himalayan rivers?

Under which condition can the chance of sudden flood increase in a Peninsular river?

Which statement gives a balanced analysis of irrigation potential of Peninsular rivers?

Which process is major in the formation of fertile delta plains on the eastern coast?

What river geography conclusion can be drawn from the Kaveri water dispute?

Which statement best explains the drainage difference between the western and eastern coasts?

Why is it necessary to study source direction and river mouth together in the Peninsular river system?

Which option gives the most appropriate Peninsular river and state association?

Why is the Godavari basin considered a large inter state basin?

How does hard rocky terrain affect the possibility of river capture in Peninsular rivers?

How is the Periyar river identified in Peninsular drainage?

With which geographical feature is the Sharavati river commonly associated?

In which situation is a Peninsular river more likely to form an estuary?

Which statement correctly explains hydropower potential of Peninsular rivers?

If a question gives clues of east flowing river delta and South India then which answer can be most suitable?

Wardha and Wainganga are related to which major Peninsular river system?

Under what condition can a rectangular drainage pattern develop in Peninsular rivers?

Which option correctly matches a river with its broad physical region?

Why do many east flowing rivers originating near the Western Ghats become long in the Peninsular river system?

If the flow of a Peninsular river greatly decreases after the rainy season then what is the most correct conclusion?

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