indian drainage irrigation rivers & projects section 2 MCQ Questions & Answers Detailed Explanation

Question : 1

Given below are two statements. One is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R).
Assertion (A):
One of the major source of irrigation in Peninsular India is pond.
Reason (R):
Most of the rivers in Peninsular region are seasonal.
Code

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) (A) is true, but (R) is false

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true

d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question : 2

Of the following rivers, the maximum shifting of course has taken place in

a) Gandak

b) Kosi

c) Ganga

d) Son

Question : 3

Which dam of India is the highest?

a) Rihand

b) Thein

c) Bhakra

d) Mettur

Question : 4

Assertion (A):
The rivers of Western Ghats do not form delta.
Reason (R):
They flow through short courses with high speed over hard-rocks.
Select the correct answer from the code given below.

a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

b) (A) is true, but (R) is false

c) (A) is false, but (R) is true

d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Question : 5

Narmada Valley is an example of

a) Rift Valley

b) Nappe

c) Horst

d) Fault Scrap

Question : 6

Surat is situated on the banks of the river

a) Mahanadi

b) Bhima

c) Godavari

d) Tapti