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Rivers, Lakes & Dams MCQs for RAS

Practice 20 free rivers, lakes & dams multiple choice questions for RAS exam. Instant answers, explanations in Hindi and English, and topic-wise targeted practice.

Master Rivers, Lakes & Dams under Geography of Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan — Rivers, Lakes & Dams

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Question 1 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the major dams constructed within the Luni River Basin: 1. The Bankli Dam is built across the Sukri River in the Jalore district. 2. The Hemawas Dam is located in the Pali district on the Bandi River. Which of the above statements is/are true?

Question 2 of 20

Man Sagar Lake, which is one of the six lakes in Rajasthan covered under the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP), is situated in the district of:

Question 3 of 20

Assertion (A): The water body known as 'Moti Jheel' is universally recognized as the essential lifeline of Bharatpur district. Reason (R): The Sikri Dam, built across the Ruparel river, effectively intercepts and channels water to ensure the perennial supply to Moti Jheel.

Question 4 of 20

The rivers 'Sabi' and 'Kantli' are classified under which specific drainage division of Rajasthan?

Question 5 of 20

Assertion (A): The specific riverine tract of the Kantli river as it flows through the districts of Jhunjhunu and Churu is locally identified as the 'Torawati' basin. Reason (R): The Kantli river symmetrically divides the Churu district into two equal geographical halves.

Question 6 of 20

What is the revised cost-sharing ratio between the Central and State Governments under the National Lake Conservation Plan (NLCP) effective from April 1, 2016?

Question 7 of 20

Regarding the Jojri river, which of the following statements explains its recent prominence in environmental news?

Question 8 of 20

Which tributary of the Luni originates from the Aravalli hills in Pali and meets the main river at Mangla village in Balotra?

Question 9 of 20

Which city in Rajasthan has recently achieved the prestigious status of becoming one of India's first Ramsar-accredited Wetland Cities?

Question 10 of 20

Which of the following is NOT an objective of the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA)?

Question 11 of 20

Which river originates from 'Nag Pahar' in Ajmer and is known as 'Maruganga'?

Question 12 of 20

The flow region of the Kantli river, specifically encompassing parts of Jhunjhunu and Churu, is traditionally known by what local name?

Question 13 of 20

Regarding the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA), consider the following statements: 1. It emphasizes the enhancement of biodiversity. 2. It explicitly ignores the services provided by water bodies to focus solely on water quality. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Question 14 of 20

Consider the following statements regarding the length of the Luni River: 1. The total length of the river is 495 km. 2. The length of the river within Rajasthan is 350 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15 of 20

Consider the following historical and geographical names: 1. Ancient Saraswati 2. Drishadvati 3. Dead River 4. Sorrow of Rajasthan Which of the above names are associated with the Ghaggar River?

Question 16 of 20

Identify the fort that is strategically situated on the banks of the Ghaggar river.

Question 17 of 20

Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is ecologically dependent on the reservoir created by a dam built on the Kukund River?

Question 18 of 20

Which of the following lakes is NOT part of the interconnected lake ecosystem of Jaisalmer district?

Question 19 of 20

Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): The Ghaggar river is frequently referred to as the "Dead River" (Mrit Nadi) in geography. Reason (R): It is an inland river that has completely lost its historical path and no longer receives any monsoon water. Select the correct code:

Question 20 of 20

Which of the following statements about the 'National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems' (NPCA) is correct? 1. It focuses purely on generating hydro-electricity from wetlands. 2. It aims at biodiversity enhancement and ecosystem restoration. 3. It seeks to strengthen the services provided by these water bodies.

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