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River Basin Management in India

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Which river basin in India is the largest?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus River Basin is the largest river basin in India, covering an area of 1,165,000 square kilometers.

Which river basin in India is the most densely populated?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most densely populated river basin in India, with a population of over 400 million people.

Which river basin in India is the most polluted?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most polluted river basin in India, due to the discharge of untreated sewage and industrial waste into the river.

Which river basin in India is the most important for agriculture?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for agriculture, as it provides water for irrigation to over 100 million hectares of land.

Which river basin in India is the most important for hydropower generation?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus River Basin is the most important river basin in India for hydropower generation, as it has the highest potential for hydropower generation in the country.

Which river basin in India is the most important for navigation?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for navigation, as it has the longest navigable waterway in the country.

Which river basin in India is the most important for tourism?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for tourism, as it is home to many important religious and cultural sites.

Which river basin in India is the most important for biodiversity?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River Basin is the most important river basin in India for biodiversity, as it is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species.

Which river basin in India is the most important for climate regulation?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for climate regulation, as it plays a key role in the monsoon system.

Which river basin in India is the most important for flood control?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for flood control, as it is prone to frequent flooding.

Which river basin in India is the most important for drought management?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus River Basin is the most important river basin in India for drought management, as it is prone to frequent droughts.

Which river basin in India is the most important for water quality management?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for water quality management, as it is the most polluted river basin in the country.

Which river basin in India is the most important for riverine ecosystem management?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for riverine ecosystem management, as it is home to a wide variety of aquatic plants and animals.

Which river basin in India is the most important for groundwater management?

  1. Ganga River Basin

  2. Indus River Basin

  3. Brahmaputra River Basin

  4. Godavari River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganga River Basin is the most important river basin in India for groundwater management, as it is the most densely populated river basin in the country.

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