Longest Rivers of India

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Which is the longest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indus River is the longest river in India, with a length of 3,180 km.

Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Damodar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Damodar River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to its frequent flooding, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

Which river originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas and is considered a sacred river in Hinduism.

Which river forms the border between India and Bangladesh?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Meghna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River forms the border between India and Bangladesh and is also known as the 'Red River' due to its reddish-brown water.

Which river is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Southern Ganges'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Godavari

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Godavari River is known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Southern Ganges' and is considered a sacred river in Hinduism.

Which river is the longest tributary of the Ganges?

  1. Yamuna

  2. Ghaghara

  3. Son

  4. Chambal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Yamuna River is the longest tributary of the Ganges and is also considered a sacred river in Hinduism.

Which river is known as the 'Lifeline of Rajasthan'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Chambal

  4. Luni


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Luni River is known as the 'Lifeline of Rajasthan' as it is the only major river in the state and provides water for irrigation and drinking.

Which river is the longest river in South India?

  1. Godavari

  2. Krishna

  3. Cauvery

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Godavari River is the longest river in South India and is also known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Southern Ganges'.

Which river is known as the 'River of Sorrows'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Narmada River is known as the 'River of Sorrows' due to its unpredictable nature and frequent flooding.

Which river is the longest river in Central India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Narmada

  4. Chambal


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narmada River is the longest river in Central India and is also known as the 'River of Life' due to its importance to the region.

Which river is known as the 'Silent Valley'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Periyar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Periyar River is known as the 'Silent Valley' due to its serene and tranquil surroundings.

Which river is the longest river in Western India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Narmada

  4. Tapi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narmada River is the longest river in Western India and is also known as the 'River of Life' due to its importance to the region.

Which river is known as the 'River of Gold'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Subarnarekha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Subarnarekha River is known as the 'River of Gold' due to the presence of gold deposits in its sands.

Which river is the longest river in Eastern India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Mahanadi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahmaputra River is the longest river in Eastern India and is also known as the 'Red River' due to its reddish-brown water.

Which river is known as the 'River of Unity'?

  1. Ganges

  2. Indus

  3. Narmada

  4. Tapi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Narmada River is known as the 'River of Unity' as it flows through several states in Central India and is considered a symbol of unity and cooperation.

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