Objective Questions with Answers on Indian Rivers and Lakes
Potable drinking water, cheaper transportation, source of electricity and livelihood of people, rivers play very important role in human existence. Indian geography is blessed with mighty rivers and lakes that has influenced its population. The study of rivers, lakes and waterways is integral part of educational curriculums in India. All competitive exams like UPSC and state PSC regularly feature questions on rivers and lakes.
We have compiled objective questions with answers in multiple choice questions (MCQs) format on Indian Rivers and Lakes for easy preparation of UPSC, SSC, IBPS, and other competitive exams. Check your answers by clicking on Answer tab.
1. The Buckingham Canal runs through
A. Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
B. Kerala and Andhra Pradesh
C. Tamil Nadu and Kerala
D. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation : The Buckingham Canal runs through Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The Buckingham Canal is a 796 kilometres long fresh water navigation canal, running parallel to the Coromandel Coast of South India from Kakinada in East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh to Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu.
2. The largest irrigation canal in India
A. Yamuna canal
B. Indira Gandhi canal
C. Sirhand canal
D. Upper Bari Doab canal
Answer
Answer: Option B
Explanation : Indira Gandhi canal is the largest canal project in India with an approximate length of about 643 km. As it does not serve water to Punjab and mainly supplies water to Rajasthan it is also known as Rajasthan feeder.
3. The river Tsangpo flows through before entering India?
A. Myanmar
B. Pakistan
C. Tibet
D. China
Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation : The river Tsangpo flows through Tibet before entering India. Tsangpo or the Brahmaputra river flows 1625 km in Tibet parallel to the main range of Himalayas before entering India through Arunachal Pradesh.
4. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A. Tulbul Project – Himachal Pradesh
B. Srisailam Project – Tamil Nadu
C. Papanasam Project – Karnataka
D. Ukai Project – Gujarat
Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation : Project – State
Ukai – Gujarat
Tulbul – J & K
Srisailam – Andhra Pradesh
Papanasam – Tamil Nadu
5. The Buckincham Canal is an inland water way in
A. United Kingdom
B. Australia
C. India
D. New Zealand
Answer
Answer: Option C
Explanation : The Buckincham Canal is an inland water way in India. The Buckingham Canal is a 796 kilometres (494.6 mi) long fresh water navigation canal, that parallels the Coromandel Coast of South India from Kakinada in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to Villupuram District in Tamil Nadu.
6. The Tibetan river ‘Tsangpo’ enters India through the State of ________
A. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Assam
C. Manipur
D. Nagaland
Answer
Answer: Option A
Explanation : The Tibetan river ‘Tsangpo’ enters India through the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called Siang. It makes a very rapid descent from its original height in Tibet and finally appears in the plains, where it is called Dihang.
7. Which of the following rivers divides the ‘Deccan Tableland’ from Central Highland in northern India?
A. Chambal
B. Krishna
C. Godavari
D. Narmada
Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation : Narmada rivers divides the ‘Deccan Tableland’ from Central Highland in northern India. Narmada river and Vindhyan range divides the Deccan Plateau into two parts. Upper part is known as central highlands and lower part is known as Deccan plateau.
8. Which one of the following pairs of sea ports and states is not correctly matched?
A. Kandla : Gujarat
B. Paradip : Orissa
C. Quilon : Kerala
D. Kakinada : Maharashtra
Answer
Answer: Option D
Explanation : Kakinada Port is located at Kakinada off the east coast of India. It is 170 km (106 mi) south of Visakhapatnam Port.