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MCQs – Major rivers (Ganges, Brahmaputra, Yamuna) and their basins. (India)

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



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