MCQ on Indian River System Set -7
Q61. What are the names of the tributaries of the Ghaghara River?
A. Tila, Seti, and Beri
B. Kaligandak and Trishulganga
C. Dhaulagiri and Mount Everest
D. Sarda (Kali or Kali Ganga and Chhapra)
Answer –A. Tila, Seti, and Beri
Explanation-The Ghaghara River collects the waters of its tributaries – Tila, Seti, and Beri.
Q62. Where does the mainstream Kosi River rise?
A. Central Himalayas
B. Mount Everest
C. Garhwal hills
D. Tibet
Answer –D. Tibet
Explanation-The mainstream Kosi River rises to the north of Mount Everest in Tibet.
Q63. Which rivers join the Kosi River to form Sapt Kosi?
A. Son Kosi and Tamur Kosi
B. Ramganga and Arun
C. Shiwalik and Najibabad
D. Gairsain and Kannauj
Answer –A. Son Kosi and Tamur Kosi
Explanation-The Kosi River is joined by the Son Kosi from the West and the Tamur Kosi from the East, and it forms Sapt Kosi after uniting with the river Arun.
Q64. Where does the Ramganga River change its course in the southwest direction?
A. Gairsain
B. Shiwalik
C. Najibabad
D. Kannauj
Answer –B. Shiwalik
Explanation-The Ramganga River changes its course to the southwest direction after crossing the Shiwalik.
Q65. Which hills does the Ramganga River rise in?
A. Garhwal hills
B. Central Himalayas
C. Mount Everest
D. Tibet
Answer –A. Garhwal hills
Explanation-The Ramganga river rises in the Garhwal hills near Gairsain.
Q66. Where does the Kosi River enter the plains of Uttar Pradesh?
A. Najibabad
B. Kannauj
C. Gairsain
D. Shiwalik
Answer –A. Najibabad
Explanation-The Ramganga River enters into the plains of Uttar Pradesh near Najibabad.
Q67. Where does the Ramganga River join the Ganga?
A. Kannauj
B. Najibabad
C. Garhwal hills
D. Gairsain
Answer –A. Kannauj
Explanation-The Ramganga river joins the Ganga near Kannauj.
Q68. Which river is known as the ‘Sorrow of Bengal’?
A. Damodar
B. Barakar
C. Hugli
D. Chotanagpur Plateau
Answer –A. Damodar
Explanation-The Damodar River is referred to as the ‘sorrow of Bengal’ due to its history of causing devastating floods in the region.
Q69. What is the main tributary of the Damodar River?
A. Hoogli
B. Barakar
C. Konar
D. Jamunia
Answer –B. Barakar
Explanation-The Barakar River is the main tributary of the Damodar River.
Q70. Which river rises in the Milam glacier in the Nepal Himalayas?
A. Damodar
B. Goriganga
C. Sarda
D. Ghaghara
Answer –B. Goriganga
Explanation-The river known as Goriganga in the Milam glacier region of the Nepal Himalayas is referred to as Sarda or Saryu as it enters the Indo-Nepal border.
