MCQs – Major rivers (Ganges, Brahmaputra, Yamuna) and their basins. (India)By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 10 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/10 Subscribe 1. : Which of the following rivers is not part of the Ganges River system? (A) Yamuna (B) Gandak (C) Brahmaputra (D) Son 2. : The Ganges River Basin is the largest river basin in India. What percentage of the country’s population depends on this basin for their water needs? (A) Approximately 30% (B) Approximately 45% (C) Approximately 60% (D) Approximately 75% 3. : Which river is considered the major tributary of the Ganges and meets the Ganges in the city of Allahabad (Prayagraj)? (A) Yamuna (B) Son (C) Gandak (D) Kosi 4. : The Brahmaputra River is known as “Yarlung Tsangpo” in its upper reaches. In which country does it originate before entering India? (A) Bhutan (B) China (C) Nepal (D) Myanmar 5. : The confluence of the Ganges and Brahmaputra forms the world’s largest delta. What is it called? (A) Sundarbans Delta (B) Godavari Delta (C) Krishna Delta (D) Kaveri Delta 6. : Which river is often referred to as the “Sorrow of Bihar” due to its frequent floods and course changes? (A) Gandak (B) Kosi (C) Son (D) Chambal 7. : The Yamuna River is a major tributary of the Ganges. Where does the Yamuna originate? (A) Yamunotri Glacier (B) Gangotri Glacier (C) Rohtang Pass (D) Kanchenjunga 8. : Which state in India is not traversed by the Yamuna River? (A) Haryana (B) Uttar Pradesh (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Rajasthan 9. : The delta region of the Ganges and Brahmaputra is home to the Bengal Tiger. What is the name of this region? (A) Konkan (B) Malabar (C) Sundarbans (D) Coromandel 10. : The Brahmaputra River enters India through the northeastern state of: (A) Arunachal Pradesh (B) Assam (C) Manipur (D) Meghalaya Related Posts:MCQs - Water resources, including major rivers and lakes (India)MCQs - Major industries and industrial regions (India)MCQs - Urbanization trends and major cities (India)MCQs - Agricultural practices and major crops (India)MCQs - India Economic reforms and their impact.MCQs - India Economic reforms and their impact