MCQs on India’s River Basins: Management and Challenges

Which is the largest river basin in India?
- A) Ganges Basin
- B) Indus Basin
- C) Brahmaputra Basin
- D) Godavari Basin
  Answer: A) Ganges Basin
The river basin that includes the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh is:
- A) Godavari Basin
- B) Krishna Basin
- C) Indus Basin
- D) Ganges Basin
  Answer: C) Indus Basin
Which river basin is primarily located in the northeastern region of India?
- A) Ganges Basin
- B) Brahmaputra Basin
- C) Narmada Basin
- D) Mahi Basin
  Answer: B) Brahmaputra Basin
Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganges?
- A) Yamuna
- B) Ghaghara
- C) Narmada
- D) Kosi
  Answer: C) Narmada
The main challenge in managing the Ganges River is:
- A) Flood control
- B) Pollution
- C) Deforestation
- D) Drought
  Answer: B) Pollution
The Damodar River basin is mainly associated with which type of natural resource?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Mining
- C) Hydropower
- D) Fishing
  Answer: B) Mining
The major river that flows through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat is:
- A) Tapi
- B) Godavari
- C) Narmada
- D) Mahi
  Answer: C) Narmada
Which river basin is primarily known for its extensive delta formed at its mouth?
- A) Ganges Basin
- B) Brahmaputra Basin
- C) Krishna Basin
- D) Godavari Basin
  Answer: D) Godavari Basin
The interlinking of rivers in India aims to address which of the following issues?
- A) Flood mitigation
- B) Water scarcity
- C) Navigation
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following states does NOT share the Brahmaputra River?
- A) Assam
- B) Arunachal Pradesh
- C) West Bengal
- D) Meghalaya
  Answer: C) West Bengal
The primary purpose of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River is:
- A) Flood control
- B) Hydroelectric power generation
- C) Irrigation
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following basins is characterized by high rainfall and extensive rice cultivation?
- A) Indus Basin
- B) Ganges Basin
- C) Godavari Basin
- D) Krishna Basin
  Answer: C) Godavari Basin
What is the main challenge faced by the Indus River basin?
- A) Sedimentation
- B) Transboundary water sharing
- C) Deforestation
- D) Urbanization
  Answer: B) Transboundary water sharing
The Kaveri River basin primarily supports which type of agricultural activity?
- A) Wheat cultivation
- B) Cotton cultivation
- C) Sugarcane cultivation
- D) Rice cultivation
  Answer: D) Rice cultivation
Which river basin is known for its extensive limestone deposits and cave systems?
- A) Narmada Basin
- B) Krishna Basin
- C) Tapi Basin
- D) Kaveri Basin
  Answer: A) Narmada Basin
The term ‘river basin’ refers to:
- A) The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries
- B) A man-made reservoir
- C) A region with multiple rivers
- D) An area of high precipitation
  Answer: A) The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries
Which of the following is a primary reason for the degradation of river basins in India?
- A) Urbanization
- B) Population growth
- C) Industrialization
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) focuses on:
- A) Pollution abatement
- B) Riverbank development
- C) Water quality monitoring
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The major tributaries of the Ganges include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A) Yamuna
- B) Ramganga
- C) Ghaghara
- D) Tapi
  Answer: D) Tapi
Which river basin experiences heavy flooding during monsoon season, affecting agriculture and infrastructure?
- A) Ganges Basin
- B) Narmada Basin
- C) Godavari Basin
- D) Brahmaputra Basin
  Answer: D) Brahmaputra Basin
The interlinking of rivers could potentially lead to:
- A) Increased water availability
- B) Enhanced biodiversity
- C) Displacement of communities
- D) Improved irrigation
  Answer: C) Displacement of communities
Which state does NOT have a significant portion of the Ganges river basin?
- A) Uttar Pradesh
- B) Bihar
- C) West Bengal
- D) Odisha
  Answer: D) Odisha
The chief management strategy for river basins in India is primarily focused on:
- A) Industrial development
- B) Sustainable water management
- C) Urban expansion
- D) Agricultural intensification
  Answer: B) Sustainable water management
What is the primary source of water for the river systems in India?
- A) Glacial melt
- B) Rainfall
- C) Groundwater
- D) Desalination
  Answer: B) Rainfall
Which of the following is a consequence of damming rivers in India?
- A) Increased fish populations
- B) Disruption of local ecosystems
- C) Decreased sedimentation
- D) Enhanced groundwater recharge
  Answer: B) Disruption of local ecosystems
Which river is referred to as the ‘Lifeline of Uttar Pradesh’?
- A) Yamuna
- B) Ganges
- C) Ghaghara
- D) Ramganga
  Answer: B) Ganges
The main challenge in the management of the Godavari River basin is:
- A) Pollution
- B) Water scarcity
- C) Inter-state water disputes
- D) Flooding
  Answer: C) Inter-state water disputes
The project aimed at rejuvenating the Ganga River is known as:
- A) Ganga Action Plan
- B) Namami Gange
- C) Clean Ganga Initiative
- D) Ganga Rejuvenation Scheme
  Answer: B) Namami Gange
Which of the following is a critical issue affecting water availability in river basins?
- A) Climate change
- B) Urbanization
- C) Agricultural practices
- D) All of the above
  Answer: D) All of the above
The Indian government has identified several river basins for restoration under which of the following initiatives?
- A) National River Conservation Plan
- B) National Water Policy
- C) Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
- D) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
  Answer: A) National River Conservation Plan

These MCQs can be used to assess knowledge on the geographical, ecological, and management aspects of India’s river basins.

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