Rivers & Lakes MCQs for RAS
Practice 20 free rivers & lakes multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.
Master Rivers & Lakes under Geography of India for RAS with our curated MCQ set. Every question is sourced from real Rajasthan exam patterns and updated regularly. Switch between Hindi and English anytime. Use this daily to strengthen weak areas before the exam.
RAS — Geography of India — Rivers & Lakes
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Question 1 of 20
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Theory) A. Thermal Theory B. ITCZ Theory C. Cyclonic Hypothesis D. Easterly Jet Stream List-II (Scientist) 1. Spate 2. P. Koteshwaram 3. Edmund Halley 4. Flohn
Question 2 of 20
From where does the Ghaggar River originate?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Push' and 'Pull' factors of Trade Winds during El Nino: 1. Due to lower than normal pressure near the Peru coast, the 'Push Factor' pushing the trade winds becomes weak. 2. The 'Pull Factor' attracting the trade winds towards Peru becomes effective. 3. This strengthens the flow of trade winds from Asia.
Question 4 of 20
The Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India, is situated at the confluence of which two rivers?
Question 5 of 20
Which river makes the Wular Lake in Kashmir?
Question 6 of 20
Which of the following features is primarily associated with Himalayan rivers in their youthful stage?
Question 7 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Subtropical Westerly Jet Stream during the winter season: 1. The jet stream splits into two branches due to the Tibetan Plateau and the Himalayas. 2. The northern branch flows north of the Tibetan Plateau. 3. The southern branch flows south of the Himalayas over the northern plains of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 8 of 20
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the length of the Indus River?
Question 9 of 20
According to the notes, at which place does the Chenab river meet the Indus river?
Question 10 of 20
Which river originates from the Mapchachungo glacier on the Tibet Plateau?
Question 11 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Beas River: 1. It originates from Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass. 2. It flows through the Kullu Valley. 3. It meets the Indus River directly at Mithankot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Question 12 of 20
By which name is the Indus River known in Tibet?
Question 13 of 20
In the context of the El Nino - La Nina Hypothesis, what does 'El Nino' technically refer to?
Question 14 of 20
Which Indian scientist is credited with developing the first indigenous 'Indian Monsoon Model' for forecasting?
Question 15 of 20
In the context of Modern Monsoon concepts, what do 'El Nino' and 'La Nina' refer to?
Question 16 of 20
Consider the following tributaries of the Luni River: 1. Sukri 2. Bandi 3. Khari 4. Jojri Which of these joins the Luni from the Left Bank?
Question 17 of 20
Where does the Yamuna river merge with the Ganga?
Question 18 of 20
Which river is formed by the streams Arun Kosi, Sun Kosi, and Tamur Kosi?
Question 19 of 20
Why is the Kaveri River considered a perennial river ('Sadavahini') unlike other peninsular rivers?
Question 20 of 20