River Beas MCQs

  1. The Beas River originates from which region?
    • A) Tibet
    • B) Himachal Pradesh
    • C) Jammu and Kashmir
    • D) Punjab

    Answer: B) Himachal Pradesh

  2. Which river is a major tributary of the Beas River?
    • A) Chenab River
    • B) Ravi River
    • C) Jhelum River
    • D) Sutlej River

    Answer: D) Sutlej River

  3. The Beas River flows through which countries?
    • A) India only
    • B) Pakistan only
    • C) India and Pakistan
    • D) India and China

    Answer: A) India only

  4. Which major city in India is located along the Beas River?
    • A) Amritsar
    • B) Chandigarh
    • C) Shimla
    • D) Delhi

    Answer: A) Amritsar

  5. What is the primary use of the Beas River in India?
    • A) Hydroelectric power
    • B) Drinking water supply
    • C) Irrigation
    • D) Transportation

    Answer: C) Irrigation

  6. Which dam is constructed on the Beas River?
    • A) Tarbela Dam
    • B) Bhakra Dam
    • C) Sutlej Dam
    • D) Pong Dam

    Answer: D) Pong Dam

  7. The Beas River is a part of which major river system in South Asia?
    • A) Ganges River System
    • B) Brahmaputra River System
    • C) Indus River System
    • D) Yamuna River System

    Answer: C) Indus River System

  8. The Beas River joins which river as a tributary?
    • A) Ganges River
    • B) Yamuna River
    • C) Chenab River
    • D) Sutlej River

    Answer: D) Sutlej River

  9. Which historical site is located near the Beas River?
    • A) Mohenjo-Daro
    • B) Harappa
    • C) Taxila
    • D) Bhimbetka

    Answer: C) Taxila

  10. The Beas River is named after which figure from Hindu mythology?
    • A) Lord Krishna
    • B) Sage Vyasa
    • C) Lord Rama
    • D) Sage Vishwamitra

    Answer: B) Sage Vyasa

Important Information in Tabular Form

AspectDetails
OriginHimachal Pradesh, India
Major TributarySutlej River
CountriesIndia only
Major City in IndiaAmritsar
Primary UseIrrigation
Major DamPong Dam
River SystemIndus River System
Joins RiverSutlej River
Historical SiteTaxila
Named AfterSage Vyasa