MCQ on Indian River System Set -14
Q131. Where does the Luni River originate?
A. Pushkar
B. Govindgarh
C. Aravali
D. Telwara
Answer – A. Pushkar
Explanation-Luni River originates near Pushkar.
Q132. Which branches of the Luni River join with each other at Govindgarh?
A. Saraswati and Yamuna
B. Sabarmati and Yamuna
C. Saraswati and Sabarmati
D. Ganges and Yamuna
Answer – C. Saraswati and Sabarmati
Explanation-The Saraswati and Sabarmati branches of the Luni river join with each other at Govindgarh.
Q133. In which direction does the Luni River flow after Telwara?
A. North
B. East
C. South
D. West
Answer –C. South
Explanation-The Luni river takes a southwest direction to join the Rann of Kuchchh after Telwara.
Q134. What is the nature of the Luni river system?
A. Perennial
B. Ephemeral
C. Intermittent
D. Seasonal
Answer – B. Ephemeral
Explanation- The entire Luni river system is ephemeral, meaning it flows only during certain periods and is mostly dry.
Q135. Why do the rivers flowing towards the Arabian Sea have short courses?
A. Steep terrain
B. High rainfall
C. Erosion
D. Glacial origin
Answer –A. Steep terrain
Explanation- The rivers flowing towards the Arabian Sea have short courses, which can be attributed to the steep terrain in the region.
Q136. Which river in Gujarat rises near Dalkahwa in the Amreli district?
A. Bhadra
B. Shetruniji
C. Dhadhar
D. Mahi
Answer –B. Shetruniji
Explanation- the Shetruniji River rises near Dalkahwa in the Amreli district.
Q137. Where does the Bhadra River originate in Gujarat?
A. Aniali village, Rajkot district
B. Dalkahwa, Amreli district
C. Ghantar village, Panchmahal district
D. Sabarmati, Ahmedabad district
Answer –A. Aniali village, Rajkot district
Explanation-The Bhadra River originates near Aniali village in Rajkot district.
Q138. Which river in Gujarat rises near Ghantar village in Panchmahal district?
A. Shetruniji
B. Bhadra
C. Dhadhar
D. Mahi
Answer –C. Dhadhar
Explanation-Dhadhar River rises near Ghantar village in Panchmahal district.
Q139. Where does the Bharathapuzha River originate?
A. Mandovi hills
B. Juari hills
C. Annamalai hills
D. Sharavati hills
Answer –C. Annamalai hills
Explanation-The Bharathapuzha River rises near the Annamalai hills.
Q140. Why do the rivers flowing towards the Arabian Sea have short courses?
A. Steep terrain
B. High rainfall
C. Erosion
D. Glacial origin
Answer –A. Steep terrain
Explanation-The rivers flowing towards the Arabian Sea have short courses, which can be attributed to the steep terrain in the region.
