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Rivers and Lakes

Geography ⇒ Physical Geography

Rivers and Lakes starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Rivers and Lakes. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the main differences between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers.
Describe the process of delta formation at the mouth of a river.
Describe the process of river meandering.
Describe two ways in which human activities can affect rivers and lakes.
Explain the difference between perennial and seasonal rivers.
Explain the importance of lakes in regulating the climate of a region.
Explain the significance of river valleys in the development of ancient civilizations in India.
Explain the term 'river basin'.
Which is the longest river in India? (1) Ganga (2) Yamuna (3) Brahmaputra (4) Godavari
Which of the following is a man-made lake? (1) Vembanad (2) Gobind Sagar (3) Loktak (4) Chilika
Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Ganga? (1) Yamuna (2) Chambal (3) Son (4) Godavari
Which of the following is the largest brackish water lake in India? (1) Chilika Lake (2) Vembanad Lake (3) Pulicat Lake (4) Sambhar Lake
Fill in the blank: The ________ lake in Rajasthan is the largest inland salt lake in India.
Fill in the blank: The ________ river flows through the Thar Desert and is known for its ephemeral nature.
Fill in the blank: The ________ river is the largest river in southern India by basin area.
Fill in the blank: The ________ river is the only major river in India that flows from south to north.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Brahmaputra river is called the Tsangpo in Tibet.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Godavari river is longer than the Krishna river.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Indus river flows mainly through India.
True or False: The Brahmaputra river flows through India, Bangladesh, and China.