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Important Questions on Drainage

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Which of the following rivers does not fall in the Bay of Bengal?
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A river joined by its tributaries at approximately right angles develops the pattern _____.
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River Indus flows through Leh and Kargil districts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It has four major tributaries in India. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the tributaries arranged from East to West in terms of their confluence with river Indus?
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Which of the following river is knows as Ganga of South India ?
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River in its last stage forms -
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Arrange the following rivers in the correct sequence as given in the map.

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Rivers are an important element of the physical landscape of India. Variations in the environmental factors have resulted in the evolution of diverse drainage systems. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about the drainage system of India?
I. The Beas flows into Pakistan and joins Sutlej.
II. Sutlej and Indus are examples of antecedent drainage.
III. River Luni drains into Sambar Lake which is an example of inland drainage.
IV. The rivers flowing from the western slopes of Western Ghats are swift and have a short course
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The source of the origin of the river Narmada _____.
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River Brahmaputra in Tibet (China) is called
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Which of the following is the longest river in the world?
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Which of the following rivers falls in the Arabian Sea?
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If you are travelling along 800E longitude from Uttar Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. You will come across many river basins on you way. Which one of the following is the proper sequence of 

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World's largest river island 'Majuli' is located in _____.
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Shivasamudram fall is found on which river?
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Which one among the following rivers flows through a rift valley?
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River Damodar is a tributary of River :
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Which one of the following river flows through a rift valley? 
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Dholka is a place between which two rivers?
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Refer to the given circles below, select the correct option regarding ‘X’ and ‘Y’:

 

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Geological structure, physiography, and precipitation regimes influence the evolution of drainage patterns. India with its diversity in the above-mentioned attributes showcases a variety of drainage patterns across regions. Match the following drainage patterns found in the regions given below and select the correct codes:

Drainage pattern Region
A. Central I. Narmada Basin
B. Radial II. Godavari Basin
C. Dendritic III. Loktak
D. Trellis IV. Amarkantak
  V. Aravalli