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Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.
Q1. Which of the following is the largest drainage basin in the world? (1 Mark)
(a) Ganga
(b) Amazon
(c) Indus
(d) Brahmaputra
Q2. Which river is known as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ ? (1 Mark)
(a) Krishna
(b) Godavari
(c) Kaveri
(d) Mahanadi
Q3. Which lake is the largest freshwater lake in India? (1 Mark)
(a) Dal
(b) Wular
(c) Chilika
(d) Sambhar
Q4. Which Peninsular river flows through a rift valley? (1 Mark)
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Narmada
(c) Godavari
(d) Krishna
Q5. What is the name of the world’s largest riverine island formed by the Brahmaputra? (1 Mark)
(a) Majuli
(b) Sundarban
(c) Loktak
(d) Dhuadhar
Q6. What is a water divide? Give an example. (2 Marks)
Q7. Why does the Brahmaputra carry less silt in Tibet compared to India? (2 Marks)
Q8. State two economic benefits of rivers. (2 Marks)
Q9. Describe the key features of the Indus River System. (3 Marks)
Q10. Compare the Himalayan and Peninsular rivers in terms of their flow and origin. (3 Marks)
Q11. Explain the formation of the Sundarban Delta. (3 Marks)
Q12. Discuss the characteristics and significance of the Godavari Basin. (5 Marks)
Q13. Analyze the role of lakes in India’s economy and tourism. (5 Marks)
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