Rivers of India
- വി-രൂപരേഖ താഴ്വരകൾ സൃഷ്ടിക്കപ്പെടുന്നത് നദിയുടെ ഏത് ഘട്ടത്തിൽ വെച്ചാണ്? യുവത്വഘട്ടം. (Civil Excise Officer, 2023)
- Largest river – Amazon. (Computer Programmer, 2015)
- The world’s longest river is – Nile. (Cine Assistant (Unit Boy) (NCA) KFDC LTD 2014)
- Which place is called the gift of Nile? Egypt. (Junior Clerk, Kerala Cooperative Banks, 2016)
- The city of Ur was situated on the banks of the river – Euphrates. (Assistant Town Planner, 2015)
- The only State in India which is having a river named after it is – Manipur. (Vocational Teacher – Maintenance and Repairs of Automobiles – KVHSE, 2018)
- Jog Falls, the highest waterfall in India is situated in the river –Sharavathi. (Data Entry Operator - Co-operative Banks Societies, 2018)
- Sharavathi River is originated from the ____ district – Shimoga. (DTP Operator, Information And Public Relations, 2017)
- Where is Lothal? Gujarat. (Computer Assistant Grade 2 Universities, 2016)
- Who wrote the famous work 'A Bend in the River'? V. S. Naipaul. (Laboratory Technician Gr II, 2016)
- Two Indian rivers are mentioned in Book IX of Paradise Lost. Which are they? Ganges and Indus. (Non Vocational Teacher (English) Junior & Senior, 2023)
- Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sandmining in river beds ?(Scientific Assistant, 2023)
- (a) decreased salinity in water
- (b) Pollution of ground water
- (c) lowering of the water table
- (d) None of these
- Select the correct answer
- (A) a only (B) b and c only (C) a & c only (D) a, b & c
- Name the plan initiated by Central ministry to link rivers through a network of reservoirs and Canals across India – Interlinking of rivers Project. (Assistant Information Officer, 2024)
Himalayan Rivers
- താഴെ പറയുന്നവയിൽ ഹിമാലയൻ നദികളെക്കുറിച്ചുള്ള തെറ്റായ പ്രസ്താവന കണ്ടെത്തുക (Forest Boat Driver, 2023)
- i) ഹിമാലയൻ നദികൾ വഴി രൂപം കൊണ്ട ഏറ്റവും വലിയ ഡെൽറ്റായാണ് സുന്ദർബൻ ഡെൽറ്റ.
- ii) ഹിമാലയൻ നദികൾ 'U' ആകൃതിയിലുള്ള താഴ്വരകൾ ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്നു.
- iii) ഹിമാലയൻ നദികൾ ഡെക്കാൻ പീഠഭൂമിക്കു ജലസേചനം നൽകുന്നു.
- (A) i, iii (B) i, ii, iii (C) ii, iii (D) i, ii
- താഴെ നല്കിയിരിക്കുന്ന പ്രസ്താവനകളില് ശരിയായത് ഏത്? (Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee, 2026)
(ii) ഹിമാലയന് പര്വതനിരകളില് നിന്ന് ഒഴുകുന്ന അരുവികളും നദികളും അപ്രത്യക്ഷമാകുന്ന മേഖലയെ ഖാദര് എന്ന് വിളിക്കുന്നു.
(iii) ഹിമാലയന് പര്വതനിരകളില് നിന്ന് ഒഴുകുന്ന അരുവികളും നദികളും അപ്രത്യക്ഷമാകുന്ന മേഖലയെ ബാംഗര് എന്ന് വിളിക്കുന്നു.
(iv) പഴയ എക്കല് നിക്ഷേപങ്ങള് അടങ്ങിയ തരായ് ബെല്റ്റ് ഭാംഗർ എന്നറിയപ്പെടുന്നു.
(A) (i) & (iii) ശരിയാണ് (B) (ii) മാത്രമാണ് ശരി
(C) (i) & (iv) ശരിയാണ് (D) (iii) മാത്രമാണ് ശരി
Ganga
- The important physical divisions of India formed by the rivers are – The Great Indian Plain. (Schedule Caste Development Officer Grade I, 2014)
- The longest river in India – Ganga. (Confidential Assistant Grade-II (Company, Corporation, Board), 2016; Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery, 2018)
- Which is the longest river in India? Ganga. (Electrician, Kerala Ceramics, 2015)
- The largest river in India – Ganga. (Ophthalmic Assistant Grade-II – SR FOR SC/ST, 2018)
- The river Bhagirathi and Alakananda joint together at – Devaprayag. (LD Typist/Clerk Typist/Typist Clerk, 2016)
- At which place Alakananda and Bhagirathi meet and take the name Ganga? Devaprayag. (Civil Police Officer/Women Police Constable, 2018)
- Which one of the following is once known as ’Prayag’? (Junior Clerk, Co-operative banks, Services Exam Board, 2014)
- (A) Hyderabad (B) Chennai (C) Lucknow (D) Allahabad
- Mahatma Gandhi Sethu is built across the river – Ganga. (Confidential Assistant – Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board, 2018)
- The biggest Tributary of river Ganga – Yamuna. (Computer Assistant, 2016)
- River Kosi is a tributary of – Ganga. (Treatment Organiser Gr II, 2015)
- Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'? Kosi. (Cine Assistant (Unit Boy) (NCA) KFDC LTD 2014; Caretaker (Male) Social Justice, 2018)
- Which of the following is not tributaries of river Ganga? (Non Vocational Teacher Geography (Junior), 2024)
- (A) Alakananda - Bhagirathi - Devaprayag
- (B) Alakananda - Pindar - Rudraprayag
- (C) Alakananda - Mandakini - Karnaprayag
- (D) Alakananda - Dhauliganga - Nandaprayag
- The confluence of tributaries of Alakanada - Ganga is given. Which one is correctly matched? (Accounts Manager – Apex Co-Operative Societies, 2013)
- (A) Chambal (B) Yamuna (C) Son (D) Sutlej
- On the banks of which river the famous city of Kolkata situated?Hooghly. (Technical Assistant X-ray, Govt. Ayurveda College, 2016)
- The first underwater rail tunnel in India is constructed under which river? Hooghly. (Company/Corporation Assistant & Assistant Information Officer, 2018)
- Allahabad-Haldia stretch of the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hoogly is – National Waterway 1. (Junior Assistant/ Cashier/ Assistant Gr. II/ Clerk Gr.I/ Time Keeper Gr.II/ Senior Assistant/Assistant/Junior Clerk (Degree Level Main Exam), 2023)
- Where are the coal reservoirs of India largely concentrated? Damodar Valley. (Assistant Grade-II - Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd, 2016)
- The Gandhi Sagar Dam is constructed over which of the following river? (Assistant Professor in Pathology, 2018)
- (A) Ganga (B) Chambal (C) Kaveri (D) Hoogli
- അറബിക്കടൽ നദീവ്യൂഹത്തിൽ ഉൾപ്പെടാത്ത നദി – ഗംഗ. (10th Level Prelims, 25.2.2021)
- Read the following sentences about the River Ganges. (Junior Typist Clerk, 2023)
- (i) The total length is about 2500km.
- (ii) It is also known as Padma in Bangladesh.
- (iii) It is originated from the Himalaya Mountains at Gomukh, the terminus of the Gangothri Glacier.
- Select the true answer from the codes given below
- (A) only (i and ii) (B) only (ii and iii)
- (C) only (i and iii) (D) All of the above
- Archaeological evidences hint at the beginning of early historic period in the Ganga valley by around – 600 BC. (Excavation Assistant (SR for SC/ST), 2023)
- Which of the following statements are correct? (Superintendent, 2024)
- (i) The Yamuna, the longest tributary of the Ganga.
- (ii) The Mahananda is a tributary of Ganga.
- (iii) Jhelum is the largest tributary of the Indus.
- Select the true answer from the codes given below
- (A) Only (ii) and (iii) (B) Only (i) and (iii)
- (C) Only (i) and (ii) (D) All the above (i), (ii), (iii)
- Which of the following are the main pillars of the Namami Gange Program? (Superintendent, 2024)
- (i) Bio-diversity.
- (ii) Afforestation.
- (iii) River-Surface Cleaning.
- Select the true answer from the codes given below
- (A) Only (i) and (ii) (B) Only (i) and (iii)
- (C) Only (ii) and (iii) (D) All the above (i), (ii), (iii)
Indus
- സിന്ധുവിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും വലിയ പോഷക നദി – ചിനാബ്. (10th Level Prelims, 06/03/2021)
- സിന്ധു നദി പാക്കിസ്ഥാനിലേക്ക് പ്രവേശിക്കുന്ന ഭാഗം – ചില്ലാർ. (10th Level Prelims, 25.2.2021)
- Which of the following rivers was part of the ancient “Saptasindu”? (Dental Hygienist Grade II, Medical Education, 2016)
- (A) Yamuna (B) Ganga (C) Sutlej (D) Godavari
- The tributary of lost river Saraswati – Sutlej. (University Assistant, 2019)
- രച്നാ ദോബ് സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത് – രവി-ചിനാബ് നദികൾക്കിടയിൽ. (Theatre Assistant Main Exam, 2024)
- Among the following which river is not a tributary of Indus? (Junior Instructor – Stenographer & Secretarial Assistant (English) Dept. Industrial Training, 2018)
- (A) Gomti (B) Jhelum (C) Chenab (D) Sutlej
- Which Indus Valley site has been known as Mound of the Dead? Mohenjodaro. (Deputy Collector, 2019)
- Whose army did Alexander, the Greek ruler confront on the banks of the river Jhelum? Porus. (SSC CHSL, 2015)
- ജഹാംഗീറിന്റെയും നൂർജഹാന്റെയും ശവകുടീരങ്ങൾ സ്ഥിതിചെയ്യുന്ന നദീ തീരം – രവി. (10th Level Prelims, 13/03/2021)
- Shahpur Kandi dam Project situated at the Punjab – Jammu and Kashmir border is located on – The Ravi River. (Marketing Organizer (Main Exam) 2024)
- A multipurpose dam built across river Sutlej – Bhakra Nangal Dam. (Telephone Operator cum Receptionist Gr II, 2014)
- Bhakranangal Dam is on the river – Sutlej. (Civil Excise Officer(Women Excise Guard) 2014)
- Name the river that feeds the canal system of the Bhakra Nangal Project – Sutlej. (First Grade Draftsman/Overseer - Civil, 2016)
- The Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal(SYL)controversy is associated with the states between – Punjab and Haryana. (Junior Instructor (Wireman) Industrial Training, 2016)
- On Which river the Baglihar Hydropower project is located? Chenab. (Administrative Officer, KSRTC, 2015)
- The Naphtha Jhakri Dam is built across _____in Himachal Pradesh – Sutlej. (Forester (Section Forest Officer) – Forest / Civil Excise Officer – Excise, 2018)
- Uri Dam is constructed across the river – Jhelum. (Company/Corporation Assistant & Assistant Information Officer, 2018)
- The ‘Tulbul Project’ is located in the river – Jhelum. (Forester (Section Forest Officer) – Forest / Civil Excise Officer – Excise, 2018)
- Chutak Hydro-Electric project being constructed by NHPC in Kargil is on the river – Suru. (Civil Police Officer/Women Police Constable, 2018)
⏩ Read More: Previous Year PSC Questions on Indus River
Yamuna
- The biggest tributary of the river Ganga – Yamuna. (Computer Assistant, 2016)
- Taj Mahal is on the banks of the river – Yamuna. (Civil Excise Officer(Women Excise Guard) 2014)
- Which river is referred to as Kalindhi in Puranas? Yamuna. (Draughtsman Gr-II, Survey & Land Records, 2016)
- On the banks of which river Delhi situated? Yamuna. (Draftsman Grade-II / Second Grade Overseer- Electrical – PWD/ Irrigation, 2016)
- Which among the following river banks the famous city Allahabad lies? (Laboratory Technician Gr II, 2016)
- (A) Ganga (B) Brahmaputra (C) Yamuna (D) Kosi
Brahmaputra
- Which of the following, river does not originate in Indian territory? (Excise Guard, 2014)
- (A) Mahanadi (B) Ganga (C) Brahmaputra (D) Chambal
- The river Brahmaputra called in Tibet has – Tsangpo. (Computer Assistant Gr II / LD Typist / Typist Clerk, 2023)
- Which Indian river is known as Tsangpo in China? Brahmaputra. (Civil Excise Officer, 2017)
- What is the name of the river Brahmaputra in Tibet? Tsangpo. (LD Typist/Clerk Typist/Typist Clerk, 2016)
- The Yarlung Zangbo river in India is known as – Brahmaputra. (Electrician, Agriculture (EKM), 2017)
- ബംഗ്ലാദേശിൽ ബ്രഹ്മപുത്രനദിയെ വിളിക്കുന്ന പേരെന്ത്? ജമുന. (Plus Two Prelims, 2021)
- Which Indian river is called Jamuna in Bangladesh? Brahmaputra. (Deputy Collector, 2019)
- Which river system in India is characterized by a unique phenomenon known as “river piracy”, where one river captures the flow of another? The Brahmaputra River system. (Secrerary (LSGD), 2024)
- Guwahati is situated on the Bank of River – Brahmaputra. (Assistant Grade-II - Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd, 2016)
- Which river is related to Majuli Island? Brahmaputra. (Computer Assistant Grade 2 Universities, 2016)
- In which of the following river is the Majuli River Island situated? Brahmaputra. (First Grade Draftsman/Overseer – Civil, 2016; Civil Police Officer/Women Police Constable, 2018)
- The biggest river island in India – Majuli. (Assistant Professor in General Medicine, 2018)
- The fastest river in India – Tista. (Confidential Assistant Gr.II – SR For SC/ST, 2018)
- Teesta river is the tributary of – Brahmaputra. (Secretariat Assistant/ Assistant Auditor, 2018)
- ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ഏറ്റവും വേഗത്തിലൊഴുകുന്ന നദിയായ ടീസ്റ്റ ഏതെല്ലാം സംസ്ഥാനങ്ങളിലൂടെയാണ് ഒഴുകുന്നത്? സിക്കിം & പശ്ചിമ ബംഗാൾ. (LGS Prelims Stage II, 2023)
- Which one of the following is the antecedent tributary of River Brahmaputra? (Computer Operator (Degree Level Mains), 2023)
- (A) Dhansari (B) Subansiri (C) Manas (D) Tista
Peninsular rivers
- Consider the following statements about the peninsular rivers: (Reporter Gr II (Malayalam), 2024)
- Statement (I): As these are rainfed rivers, the water flow in these rivers decreases in summer.
- Statement (II): Peninsular rivers do not create deep valleys as they flow through hard and resistant rocks.
- Select the correct answer from the options given.
- (A) Both statements are correct
- (B) Statement (I) is correct, (II) is incorrect
- (C) Both statements are incorrect
- (D) Statement (I) is incorrect, (II) is correct
- Arrange the following Peninsular rivers of India from North to South. (Security Officer, 2023)
- 1. Godavari
- 2. Mahanadi
- 3. Kaveri
- 4. Krishna
- (A) 2, 1, 4, 3 (B) 1, 2, 4, 3 (C) 3, 4, 1, 2 (D) 4, 1, 2, 3
Godavari
- Which is the longest river in South India? Godavari. (Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector, 2015)
- ഉപദ്വീപീയ നദികളില് ഏറ്റവും നീളം കൂടിയ നദി – ഗോദാവരി. ( Police Constable IRB (RW), 2020; LDC Prelims Stage 4, 2023)
- Which river is often called Dakshina Ganga? Godavari. (Mechanic Grade II, KSRTC, 2015)
- The river Godavari, the longest river among the peninsular rivers originates in – Western Ghat region of Nasik District in Maharashtra. (Junior Instructor, Network Technician Industrial Training 2015)
- A peninsular river of India that drains into Bay of Bengal – Godavari. (Time Keeper (Degree Level Main Exam 2022), 2023)
- While the river Kaveri (Cauvery) is nicknamed ‘Dakshina Ganga’ another river of South India is nicknamed ’Vriddha Ganga’, Which is that river? Godavari. (Secretariat Assistant, 2007)
- Indravathi is a tributary of which river – Godavari. (Finger Print Searcher, Police Finger Print Bureau, 2014)
- The Paithan Hydroelectric Project is completed with the help of Japan is on the banks of – Godavari. (ICDS Supervisor, 2017)
- (1) പെൻ ഗംഗ
- (2) തുംഗ ഭദ്ര
- (3) ദാമോദർ
- (4) തീസ്ത
- ഇന്ത്യയിലെ ചില നദികളിലാണിവ. ഇതിൽ ഗോദാവരിയുടെ പോഷകനദി ഏത്? (LDC/Sergeant, 2023)
- (A) (2) (B) (4) (C) (1) (D) (3)
- ചില്ക്കാ തടാകം ഏത് നദീ ഡല്റ്റകള്ക്കിടയിലാണ് സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത് ? മഹാനദി - ഡെൽറ്റ. (Store Keeper Main, 2025)
Mahanadi
- Hirakud Dam was constructed across the river – Mahanadi. (Caretaker (Male) Social Justice, 2018)
- Hirakud Dam is built across the River...................– Mahanadi. (Welfare Organiser, 2016)
- The Gangrel Dam is built across the river – Mahanadi. (Clinical Audiometrician Grade – II, 2019)
- In the following pairs of cities and their associated rivers. Which pairs is NOT correct? (Secretariat Assistant, 2007)
- (A) Jhelum – Sri Nagar (B) Jamuna – Agra
- (C) Hugli – Kolkata (D)Mahanadi – Vijayawada
- ഒഡിഷയിലെ കോരാപുട്ട് ജില്ലയിൽ നിന്നുത്ഭവിക്കുന്ന 'ടെൽനദി' ഏത് നദിയുടെ പോഷകനദിയാണ്? മഹാനദി. (Assistant Female Prison Officer, 2024)
Krishna
- Which of the following rivers originate near Mahabaleshwar? (Draughtsman Gr-II, Survey & Land Records, 2016; Assistant Grade-II - Kerala Forest Development Corporation Ltd)
- (A) Mahanadi (B) Krishna (C) Kaveri (D) Tapti
- Which river is known as the lifeline of Maharashtra? Koyna. (Pattern Maker – State Water Transport, 2018)
- Name the World’s largest masonry dam built across the Krishna river – Nagarjuna Sagar. (Excise Guard, 2014)
- Which of the following dam is not on the river Krishna? (Civil Police Officer/Women Police Constable, 2018)
- (A) Nagarjuna Sagar (B) Almatti (C) Krishnaraja Sagar (D) Srisailam
- The archaeological site – Nagarjunkonda is located on the bank of which river? Krishna. (Tourist Information Officer, 2024)
- In which state India’s First River linking Project named ‘Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project’ situated? Andhra Pradesh. (Draftsman Grade-II / Second Grade Overseer- Electrical – PWD/ Irrigation, 2016)
Kaveri
- Which river is known as ”Ganga of the South?” Kaveri. (Electrician, K.S.F.D.C 2015)
- Amaravathi river is a tributary of – Kaveri. (Deputy Collector, 2019)
- അമരാവതി ഏത് നദിയുടെ പോക്ഷക നദിയാണ്? കാവേരി. (LDC Prelims Stage 4, 2023)
- The Island Sivasamudram situated in which river? Kaveri. (Computer Programmer – Technical Education – Engineering Colleges, 2015)
Narmada
- Which is the largest west-flowing river in India – Narmada. (Assistant – Kerala Financial Corp., 2019)
- Which river forms the boundary between North India and South India? Narmada. (Computer Assistant Grade 2 Universities, 2016)
- Name the river that flows in between the Vindhya-Satpura mountain ranges – Narmada. (Clinical Audiometrician Grade – II, 2019)
- Write the name of the river which flows towards the west: (Field Supervisor Grade-II, State Farming Corp. 2015)
- (A) Mahanadi (B) Godawari (C) Narmada (D) Kaveri
- Sardar Sarovar Dam is built across the river – Narmada. (LDC– Transfer – Water Authority 2017; HSST History (Junior), Higher Secondary Education, 2018)
- സർദാർ സരോവർ അണക്കെട്ട് ഏത് നദിയിലാണ് സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്നത്? നർമ്മദ. (Khadi Board LDC Prelims Stage 1, 2023)
- Sardar Sarovar project is constructed in the river – Narmada. (Assistant Professor in General Medicine, 2018)
- Name the dam in the Narmada River which allegedly causing displacement of thousands of tribal people in Gujarat ? Sardar Sarovar Dam. (ICDS Supervisor, 2020)
- Narmada debate is associated with – Sardar Sarovar Project. (Previous PSC Questions: Environment Scientist, 2017)
- The leader of Narmada Bachao Andolan is – Medha Patkar. (Previous PSC Questions: Confidential Assistant Grade-II & Stenographer, 2013)
Tapti
- On which of the following rivers is the Ukai dam located? Tapti. (Civil Police Officer/Women Police Constable, 2018)
- The twin of Narmada river – Tapi. (Electrician/Pump Operator, Revenue 2015)
- City of Surat is situated near the river of – Tapti. (Tradesman: Automobile / Heat Engines, 2016)
- തപി (താപ്തി) നദിക്കരയിൽ സ്ഥിതി ചെയ്യുന്ന നഗരം – സൂററ്റ്. (Theatre Assistant Main Exam, 2024)
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