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

Question : 1

The depth of Gangetic alluvial soil below the land surface is about

a) 600 metre

b) 800 metre

c) 100 metre

d) 6000 metre

Question : 2

River Indus originates from :

a) Himalayan range

b) Karakoram range

c) Kailash range

d) Hindukush range

Question : 3

River Ganga, after entering Bangladesh is known by which of the following names?

a) Padma

b) Kaliganga

c) Nabaganga

d) Lohit

Question : 4

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements.

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra but it flows through Sikkim.
2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

a) Only 2

b) Only 2 and 3

c) 1, 2 and 3

d) Only 1 and 3

Question : 5

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists.

a) 3 4 1 2

b) 4 3 1 2

c) 3 4 2 1

d) 4 3 2 1

Question : 6

Jog falls, the biggest waterfall in India, is located on which river?

a) Cauvery

b) Godavari

c) Narmada

d) Sharavati