Worksheet: Journey of a River

Q1: Choose the correct option for each question.
(i) Where does the Godavari River originate?
A) Bay of Bengal
B) Western Ghats
C) Himalayas
D) Deccan Plateau

(ii) What is the primary use of the water from the Godavari River?
A) Recreation
B) Drinking, cooking, and irrigation
C) Industrial purposes
D) None of the above

(iii) How long is the Godavari River?
A) 1,100 kilometres
B) 1,465 kilometres
C) 2,000 kilometres
D) 800 kilometres

(iv) What is the name of the dam mentioned that affects the Godavari River?
A) Bhakra Nangal Dam
B) Polavaram Dam
C) Hirakud Dam
D) Sardar Sarovar Dam

(v) What is an important reason for keeping the Godavari River clean?
A) To maintain the beauty of the river
B) To ensure the health of people and wildlife
C) To increase tourism
D) To reduce flooding

Q2: Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the chapter.
(i) The Godavari River is also known as ________ Ganga.
(ii) The Godavari River flows into the ________ Sea.
(iii) The Godavari is the ________ longest river in India.
(iv) The Godavari River is a ________ river, meaning it flows all year.
(v) ___________ are smaller rivers that join the Godavari during its journey.

Q3: State whether the following statements are True or False. Correct the false statements.
(i) The Godavari River has several dams built on it for water storage.
(ii) The Godavari River is the longest in India.
(iii) Floods can cause damage to homes and agriculture.
(iv) The Godavari River flows only during the rainy season.
(v) The Godavari River is important

Q4: Match the items in Column A with the correct descriptions in Column B.

Q5: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences each.
(i) Where does the Godavari River begin its journey?
(ii) What are tributaries?
(iii) Why is the Godavari River important for people living near it?
(iv) What happens when it rains a lot and the river overflows?
(v) How can we keep rivers clean?

Q6: Answer the following questions in 4-6 sentences each. Use examples from the chapter to support your answers.
(i) Describe the three main stages of a river's journey, using the Godavari River as an example.
(ii) Explain how the Godavari River supports life and helps people. Give at least three examples.
(iii) What challenges does the Godavari River face, and how do they affect it?
(iv) What is a delta? Describe where the Godavari River forms its delta and why it's important.