Unique Academic Board Solutions for Exercise 1: Self-Evaluation Test

Wular Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. Satluj is an antecedent river which originates from Asia. What has been the source of its genesis?

Which of the following statements correctly describe the geological events responsible for the present form of the peninsular drainage system?
1. Tilting of the peninsular block from north-west to the south-east directed the major rivers to flow towards the Bay of Bengal.
2. Subsidence of the western flank of the peninsula made the rivers asymmetrical in this region.
3. When the northern part of the peninsula subsided into the Himalayas, it resulted in trough faulting from which rivers Narmada and Tapi flow at present.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to the dismemberment of the Indo-Brahma river system into three branches, consider the following statements:
1. The Delhi ridge serves as a watershed between the Indus and Ganga drainage systems.
2. The Malda gap area acts as a water divide between the rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Consider the following statements about the tributaries of Indus:
1. Chenab is the largest tributary of Indus.
2. Beas flows through Kullu valley and forms gorges in the Dhaoladhar range.
3. Satluj is an antecedent river which originates from Tibet.
4. Khurram, Viboa and Tochi are some of the left-bank tributaries of the Indus.
Which of the above statements are correct?

In spite of receiving heavy rainfall, India faces water scarcity. Which of the following is the correct reason behind this?

Which of the following is a major impact/effect of salinization on irrigated lands?

The Mahadayi river water dispute is among which of the following groups of states?

Arrange the following river valley projects of India from South to North:

1. Mettur

2. Hirakud

3. Nizam Sagar

4. Nagarjuna sagar

Select the correct answer using the codes given below: