Indian Rivers and Dams PYQs with Explanations
Concept revision + 10 clickable questions + detailed explanations
This lesson converts recurring previous-paper concepts into an exam-ready revision set. Question wording is independently rewritten for clarity; explanations are original; and official APPSC, UPSC, SSC and RRB repositories are linked for verification.
Topic Focus
River origins, tributaries, flow direction and major multipurpose projects.
Rapid Answer Map
| No. | Question focus | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Bhagirathi, a headstream of the Ganga, rises from: | Gangotri Glacier region |
| 2 | The Yamuna originates from: | Yamunotri Glacier |
| 3 | The Godavari originates near: | Trimbakeshwar |
| 4 | The Krishna River originates near: | Mahabaleshwar |
| 5 | Which major peninsular river flows west through a rift valley? | Narmada |
| 6 | Hirakud Dam is built across the: | Mahanadi |
| 7 | Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on the: | Krishna |
| 8 | Sardar Sarovar Project is on the: | Narmada |
| 9 | Tehri Dam is built on the: | Bhagirathi |
| 10 | The Tungabhadra is a tributary of the: | Krishna |
10 Clickable MCQs
The Bhagirathi, a headstream of the Ganga, rises from:
The Bhagirathi originates near the Gangotri glacier region and meets the Alaknanda at Devprayag.
The Yamuna originates from:
The Yamuna rises from the Yamunotri glacier region in Uttarakhand.
The Godavari originates near:
The Godavari rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra.
The Krishna River originates near:
The Krishna rises near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats.
Which major peninsular river flows west through a rift valley?
The Narmada flows west between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
Hirakud Dam is built across the:
Hirakud Dam is on the Mahanadi in Odisha.
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on the:
Nagarjuna Sagar is on the Krishna River.
Sardar Sarovar Project is on the:
Sardar Sarovar is a major multipurpose project on the Narmada.
Tehri Dam is built on the:
Tehri Dam is on the Bhagirathi in Uttarakhand.
The Tungabhadra is a tributary of the:
Tungabhadra joins the Krishna River.
Common Exam Traps
Quick Revision Checklist
- 1. Gangotri Glacier region — The combined river is then called the Ganga.
- 2. Yamunotri Glacier — It joins the Ganga at Prayagraj.
- 3. Trimbakeshwar — It is often called the Dakshin Ganga.
- 4. Mahabaleshwar — Major tributaries include Bhima and Tungabhadra.
- 5. Narmada — It empties into the Arabian Sea.
- 6. Mahanadi — It is a major multipurpose river-valley project.
- 7. Krishna — It serves irrigation and power purposes in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
- 8. Narmada — It benefits several western Indian States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these questions copied from coaching websites?
No. Questions are independently rewritten from recurring concepts in official paper repositories and standard sources.
Why is an exact exam year not shown beside every question?
An exam and year are shown only when the source can be checked reliably. This prevents incorrect PYQ attribution.
How should I use this page?
Attempt all questions once, study explanations, revise the answer map, and reattempt after two days.
Official Paper Sources
- APPSC – Question papers and final keys
- APPSC – Question papers of various notifications
- UPSC – Previous question papers
- SSC – Official portal and previous papers
- RRB – Official question/response notices
Source policy: Official repositories establish the tested concepts. Explanations and practice presentation here are original.
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