Geography: Drainage

Topics in this chapter

• Indian Drainage System Basics
• Himalayan River Systems
• Peninsular River Systems
• Drainage Patterns and Landforms
• Lakes and Their Importance
• Water Resources and Conservation

Cheat sheet

Practice questions

1. Question 1Q-310400

   What is the term used to describe an area drained by a single river system?

   1. A.Water divide
   2. B.Drainage basin
   3. C.Estuary
   4. D.Tributary
   See the answer and solution
2. Question 2Q-AF5AEC

   Which of the following physical features acts as a water divide between the Indus and the Ganga river systems?

   1. A.Ambala
   2. B.Allahabad
   3. C.Haridwar
   4. D.Delhi
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3. Question 3Q-8918AA

   Which of the following river systems in India is classified under the peninsular rivers?

   1. A.Brahmaputra
   2. B.Kaveri
   3. C.Ganga
   4. D.Yamuna
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4. Question 4Q-356B76

   Which river is known as the Tsangpo in Tibet before it enters India?

   1. A.Ganga
   2. B.Indus
   3. C.Brahmaputra
   4. D.Satluj
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5. Question 5Q-DA1629

   Which of the following lakes is a saltwater lake located in Rajasthan?

   1. A.Wular Lake
   2. B.Sambhar Lake
   3. C.Dal Lake
   4. D.Kolleru Lake
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