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The Indus Water Treaty was signed in the year 1960, between India and Pakistan to use the water available in the Indus River and its tributaries.

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Important Questions on Drainage System

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Which of the following are the tributaries of the Brahmaputra river?

(I) Dibang (II) Kameng (III) Lohit

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Damodar is a tributary river _____. 
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 Select the correct statements

(a) Kosi river is sorrow of Bihar

(b) Parrot is the national bird of India

(c) Maruti Industry is situated in Delhi

(d) Varanasi is situated on the bank of river Ganges

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Identify the river system in which you will find the river 'Dihang'.
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World's largest river island 'Majuli' is located in _____.
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Ravi, Jhelum and Chenab are tributaries of which river _____.
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 Select the correct statements –

a) Mount K2 is the highest peak in India

b) Sunderban is in West Bengal

c) Nuclear disaster is very dangerous for the world.

d) Cactus plants found in evergreen forest

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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

 

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River Brahmaputra in Tibet (China) is called
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Which of the following rivers meet Ganga from South direction in Bihar?

A. Kosi 

B. Son

C. Gandak 

D. Ghaghra  

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A _____ is a hydraulic structure of impervious material built across a river to create a reservoir on its upstream side for impounding water for various purposes.
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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 rivers originates from the 'Rakas Lake'?
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Which is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world?
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In which of the following states is the Sambhar Lake located?
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When a river originates from a hill and flows in all directions, the drainage pattern is known as ______.
 
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The drainage pattern formed when rivers discharge their water from all directions in a lake or depression is known as ______.
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River Damodar is a tributary of River :
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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