The Peninsular Rivers

Question 1EasyLevel 35

What is a common reason for the shorter length of peninsular rivers?

AThe limited width of peninsular India's plateau regionBTheir origin in AntarcticaCTheir not moving away from the seaDTheir flowing only in clouds

Question 2EasyLevel 35

Why is the course of east-flowing rivers often longer than west-flowing rivers?

ABecause they travel a longer distance from the Western Ghats to the eastern coastBBecause they do not drain into the seaCBecause they remain closed in lakesDBecause they originate in the Himalayas

Question 3EasyLevel 35

Through what kind of landform do peninsular rivers mostly flow?

AOld hard plateau landBYoung Himalayan rangesCPermanent icy plainsDSea floor

Question 4EasyLevel 35

In which direction does most of the Godavari River flow?

AEastwardBWestwardCNorthwardDSouthward

Question 5EasyLevel 35

Kaveri River is especially associated with which South Indian states?

AKarnataka and Tamil NaduBPunjab and HaryanaCBihar and JharkhandDAssam and Meghalaya

Question 6EasyLevel 35

Why is the Krishna River important for South India?

AIt helps in irrigation and water resourcesBIt flows only in the HimalayasCIt forms a rift valley in the Arabian SeaDIt disappears in a desert

Question 7EasyLevel 35

Why can large waterfalls be found on peninsular rivers?

ADue to hard rocky terrain and slopeBDue to sea wavesCDue to glaciersDDue to desert sand

Question 8EasyLevel 35

The famous Shivanasamudra Falls is associated with which river?

AKaveriBNarmadaCTapiDSabarmati

Question 9EasyLevel 35

Which process is most important for delta formation in peninsular rivers?

ADeposition of sediment by the riverBFreezing of the riverCRiver flowing upwardDDrying of the river

Question 10EasyLevel 35

Which is an example of estuary formation among peninsular rivers?

ANarmada estuaryBGodavari deltaCKaveri deltaDMahanadi delta

Question 11EasyLevel 35

What is more likely to form when east-flowing rivers reach the Bay of Bengal?

ADeltaBRift valleyCGlacierDDesert

Question 12EasyLevel 35

Why is the length of west-flowing rivers often shorter?

ABecause the Western Ghats are located close to the Arabian SeaBBecause they originate from the HimalayasCBecause they go to the Bay of BengalDBecause they have no source

Question 13EasyLevel 35

Which statement is correct for peninsular rivers?

AThey mostly depend on rainfallBThey all originate from glaciersCThey never drain into the seaDThey all flow northward

Question 14EasyLevel 35

Which statement is incorrect?

AGodavari flows eastwardBNarmada flows westwardCKaveri drains into the Bay of BengalDTapi drains into the Bay of Bengal

Question 15EasyLevel 35

What should be understood first while studying peninsular rivers?

ATheir direction, source and place of drainage into the seaBOnly river colourCOnly language on river banksDOnly number of fish

Question 16EasyLevel 36

Peninsular rivers mainly depend on what?

ARainfallBGlaciersCSea tidesDLava

Question 17EasyLevel 36

The flow of Peninsular rivers is generally how?

AAlways glacier fedBSeasonalCMarineDCompletely underground

Question 18EasyLevel 36

Peninsular rivers are more connected with which old landform?

AHimalayasBSundarbansCPeninsular PlateauDThar Desert

Question 19EasyLevel 36

Most major Peninsular rivers of India flow towards which direction?

AWestBNorthCSouthwestDEast

Question 20EasyLevel 36

East flowing Peninsular rivers generally drain into where?

ABay of BengalBArabian SeaCCaspian SeaDRed Sea

The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

What is a common reason for the shorter length of peninsular rivers?

Why is the course of east-flowing rivers often longer than west-flowing rivers?

Through what kind of landform do peninsular rivers mostly flow?

In which direction does most of the Godavari River flow?

Kaveri River is especially associated with which South Indian states?

Why is the Krishna River important for South India?

Why can large waterfalls be found on peninsular rivers?

The famous Shivanasamudra Falls is associated with which river?

Which process is most important for delta formation in peninsular rivers?

Which is an example of estuary formation among peninsular rivers?

What is more likely to form when east-flowing rivers reach the Bay of Bengal?

Why is the length of west-flowing rivers often shorter?

Which statement is correct for peninsular rivers?

Which statement is incorrect?

What should be understood first while studying peninsular rivers?

Peninsular rivers mainly depend on what?

The flow of Peninsular rivers is generally how?

Peninsular rivers are more connected with which old landform?

Most major Peninsular rivers of India flow towards which direction?

East flowing Peninsular rivers generally drain into where?

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The Peninsular Rivers

Quiz this set

What is a common reason for the shorter length of peninsular rivers?

Why is the course of east-flowing rivers often longer than west-flowing rivers?

Through what kind of landform do peninsular rivers mostly flow?

In which direction does most of the Godavari River flow?

Kaveri River is especially associated with which South Indian states?

Why is the Krishna River important for South India?

Why can large waterfalls be found on peninsular rivers?

The famous Shivanasamudra Falls is associated with which river?

Which process is most important for delta formation in peninsular rivers?

Which is an example of estuary formation among peninsular rivers?

What is more likely to form when east-flowing rivers reach the Bay of Bengal?

Why is the length of west-flowing rivers often shorter?

Which statement is correct for peninsular rivers?

Which statement is incorrect?

What should be understood first while studying peninsular rivers?

Peninsular rivers mainly depend on what?

The flow of Peninsular rivers is generally how?

Peninsular rivers are more connected with which old landform?

Most major Peninsular rivers of India flow towards which direction?

East flowing Peninsular rivers generally drain into where?

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