Practice Quiz set 3 - indian geography mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   ‘Pong Dam’ is constructed over which of the following rivers?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-2)   Which one of the following is not a tributary of the Krishna river?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-3)   Parts of Himachal Pradesh had evolved a local system of canal irrigation over four hundred years ago. It is called—

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Kuhls are a traditional irrigation system in Himachal Pradesh. They are surface channels diverting water from natural flowing streams (khuds). A typical community kuhl services 6 to 30 farmers, irrgating an area of about 20 ha.


Q-4)   In India, ‘Yarlung Zangbo River’ is known as

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-5)   The river which joins Ganga from southern side is :

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Son is the principal southern tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River, rising in Madhya Pradesh state. The river cuts through the Kaimur Range and joins the Ganges above Patna, after a 487-mile (784-km) course. The Son valley is geologically almost a continuation of that of the Narmada River to the southwest.


Q-6)   Which one of the following is longest river of the peninsular India?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-7)   Which of the following tributaries of the Ganga system flows Northwards?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Amarkantak plateau in the Maikal hills marks the origin of the river

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

The origin of the river is a tiny reservoir named as Narmada Kund which is situated on the Amarkantak Hill in Anuppur District of East Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum.


Q-9)   The Kalpasar Project, a fresh water reservoir is located in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-10)   The Almatti dam is on the river

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)