Practice 158 Major Rivers & Lakes multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The longest river entirely within India is:
Explanation
Godavari (1,465 km) is the longest peninsular river and the longest river flowing entirely within India (source: Trimbakeshwar, Nasik; mouth: Bay of Bengal). Called 'Dakshin Ganga'. Major tributaries: Pranhita, Indravati, Sabari.
Q2. Which river does NOT originate in Indian territory?
Explanation
The Brahmaputra originates as Tsangpo near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet (China). Godavari, Kaveri, and Mahanadi all originate within India.
Q3. The Indus River enters India through which Union Territory?
Explanation
The Indus enters India in the Union Territory of Ladakh near Demchok. It flows through Leh before entering Pakistan. In India, its major tributaries are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
Q4. The Godavari River originates from:
Explanation
The Godavari (1465 km) originates from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik, Maharashtra. It is the longest peninsular river, also called 'Dakshin Ganga'.
Q5. Mettur Dam is built on which river in Tamil Nadu?
Explanation
Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir) is built on the Kaveri River in Salem district, Tamil Nadu. Completed in 1934, it is one of the oldest and largest dams in India. It provides irrigation to the Kaveri delta region and generates hydroelectric power.
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Q6. Rihand Dam in Uttar Pradesh is built on which river?
Q7. Which river is known as 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
Q8. National Waterway 1 (Ganga) runs from:
Q9. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is on which river?
Q10. The Tungabhadra River is a tributary of:
Q11. The Krishna River originates at:
Q12. The Damodar River is a tributary of which river?
Q13. Which river forms the famous 'Marble Rocks' at Bhedaghat?
Q14. The Pong Dam (Maharana Pratap Sagar) is built on which river?
Q15. The Damodar River is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' because of:
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