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The Correct Answer is Indus.

Key Points

• A number of Himalayan tributaries are given to the Indus, such as the Shyok, the Gilgit, the Zaskar, the Hunza, the Nubra, the Shigar, the Gasting, and the Dras.
• It eventually emerges from the hills near Attock, where on its right bank it receives the Kabul River.
• The Khurram, the Tochi, the Gomal, the Viboa and the Sangar are the other significant tributaries which join the right bank of the Indus.
• Many of them come from the Sulaiman Ranges. The river flows southward and receives 'Panjnad' a little above Mithankot.
• The name given to the five Punjab rivers, namely the Satluj, the Ravi, the Beas, the Chenab and the Jhelum, is the Panjnad.
• It discharges into the Arabian Sea, east of Karachi.

Important Points

• The Indus System is one of the world's largest river basins, covering an area of 11,65,000 sq. Km (321, 289 sq. km in India and an overall length of 2,880 km) (in India 1,114 km).
• The Indus also referred to as the Sindhu, It originates in the Tibetan area at an altitude of 4,164 m in the Kailash Mountain range from a glacier near Bokhar Chu.
• It is known in Tibet as 'Singi Khamban', or the mouth of the Lion. It passes through Ladakh and Baltistan after flowing in the northwest direction between the Ladakh and Zaskar ranges. 

The Correct answer is Rivers

Key Points

• Rivers do not release smoke or pollutants into the atmosphere like industrial activities or thermal power plants. Therefore, they cannot be considered as a source of smokestack emissions.
• Smokestacks are primarily associated with industries, thermal power plants, and smelters which release pollutants into the air in the form of smoke, gases, and particulates during production or energy generation processes.
• Rivers do not contribute to air pollution in the same way that industrial processes do. They may, however, carry pollutants in the form of chemicals and waste that affect water quality, not air quality.
• Therefore, rivers do not release smoke, which is why they are not associated with smokestack emissions.

 Additional Information

• Smelters
  • Smelters are industrial facilities that extract metal from ores by applying heat, which often releases smoke and fumes. These emissions can contain harmful chemicals, making smelters a common source of smokestacks.
• Thermal Power Plants
  • Thermal power plants generate electricity by burning fossil fuels, and the combustion process releases large amounts of smoke and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere through smokestacks.
• Industries
  • Industries such as cement factories, chemical plants, and refineries often release smoke, pollutants, and particulates into the air through smokestacks as part of their manufacturing processes.

Key Points:
Chaliyar River is the fourth longest river in Kerala but second largest in terms of water flow.
It flows mainly through Malappuram and Kozhikode districts.

The river is originating from the Ilambaleri Hills near Nilgiris 
Important Information:
Origin: Ilambaleri hills, Nilgiri district, Tamil Nadu.
Length: Approximately 169 km.

Mouth: Empties into the Arabian Sea near Beypore (Kozhikode).

Major Tributaries: Cherupuzha, Iruvazhinjipuzha, Punnapuzha, and Karimpuzha.
Additional Information:
The Periyar River is the longest river in Kerala (244 km).
Bharathapuzha (Nila) is the second longest, but Chaliyar has more water flow than Bharathapuzha.
Chaliyar is notable for being one of the few rivers in Kerala that doesn't dry up in summer.

Key Points

• The Murray-Darling Basin is located in southeastern Australia.
• It is Australia's largest river system and one of the biggest systems in the world.
• The basin is named after its two major rivers, the Murray River and the Darling River.
• The Murray-Darling Basin plays a crucial role in Australia's agriculture, supporting over 40% of the national agricultural production.
• It covers around one-seventh of Australia's total land area, encompassing several states and territories including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.

Additional Information

• The Murray-Darling Basin is home to a diverse range of ecosystems and wildlife, including numerous species of birds, fish, and plants.
• It is a key water resource for agriculture, but has faced significant environmental challenges such as drought, water extraction, and pollution.
• The Basin has been the focus of extensive environmental management efforts, including the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, which aims to ensure sustainable water use and protect ecological health.
• Indigenous communities have lived in the Murray-Darling Basin for tens of thousands of years, with the rivers and lands holding significant cultural, spiritual, and economic importance.
• The basin's waterways are also popular for recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and camping, contributing to the region's tourism industry.

The Correct answer is Ganges.

Key Points

• The Ganges is the longest river in India.
• The river has a total length of approximately 2,525 kilometers (1,569 miles).
• It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
• The Ganges flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
• The river is considered sacred in Hinduism and is personified as the goddess Ganga.
• It supports a large population and is crucial for agriculture, drinking water, and transportation.
• Several important cities are located along its banks, including Varanasi, Haridwar, Allahabad, and Kolkata.

 Additional Information

• Indus River
  • The Indus River is one of the longest rivers in the world, with a length of about 3,180 kilometers (1,976 miles).
  • It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through China, India, and Pakistan.
  • It is the most important river in Pakistan and supports the country's agriculture and economy.
• Godavari River
  • The Godavari is the second longest river in India and the longest in Peninsular India.
  • It spans a length of about 1,465 kilometers (910 miles).
  • The river originates in the Nasik district of Maharashtra.
• Krishna River
  • The Krishna River is the fourth longest river in India.
  • It has a total length of about 1,400 kilometers (870 miles).
  • It originates in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Gujarat.

• The length of the coastline in India is 7516.6 km.
  • Out of 7516.6 km, Mainland consists of 5422.6 km and Island Territories consists of 2094 km.
  • Gujarat has the largest coastline in India.
  • Andra Pradesh has the longest coastline in South India.

• Gujarat is a state on the western coast of India with a coastline of 1,600 km.
  • Capital city: Gandhinagar.
  • Kandla is the major seaport of Gujarat.
  • The Sabarmati is the largest river in Gujarat 
  • The famous Indus Valley Civilisation, such as Lothal, Dholavira, and Gola Dhoro are located in Gujarat.
  • Gir Forest National Park, only Asiatic lion park in the world, is in Gujarat.
  • Alang ship breaking yard is in Gujarat.

The correct answer is ​Karnataka.

Key Points

• Penna/Penner River:
  • Penna/Penner rises on the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, passing north to east through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Penna rises in the Chenna Kesava hill of the Nandidurg range, in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, and flows towards the east eventually draining into the Bay of Bengal.
  • The total length of the river from its origin to its outfall in the Bay of Bengal is 597 km.
  • Located in peninsular India, the Pennar basin extends over the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka having an area of  55 thousand Sq.km.

Additional Information

All information as of Nov 2022

The correct answer is Rajghat Dam.

Key Points

• Betwa River is a tributary River of the Yamuna.
• The Rajghat dam on the Betwa River.
  • It is an inter-state project of the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 
  • It is a multi-purpose, multi-state venture to bring irrigation, food, and water security to the region.

Additional Information 

The Correct Answer is Ayodhya.

Key Points

• River Sarayu :
  • Ayodhya, a city in Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of the River Sarayu.​
  • The Sarayu originates from Lake Mansarovar in the Himalayas.
  • It is also known as the Ghaghra and the Manas Nandini.
  • It merges with the Ganga in Bihar.

Additional Information 

• River Narmada:
  • It is the largest west-flowing river.
  • It acts as the boundary between North and South India. 
  • It originates in the Amarkantak plateau, where the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges meet.
  • It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian sea.
• River Periyar:
  • It is the longest river in the state of Kerala.
  • It is also known as The lifeline of Kerala.
  • It originates in the Sivagiri Hills of the Western Ghats.
  • It empties or drains into the Arabian Sea.
• River Mandovi:
  • It originates in the Western Ghats of Belagavi district, Karnataka.
  • Panaji is situated on the banks of the river “Mandovi”.
  • It is described as the lifeline of the Indian state of Goa. 
  • The river passes through Karnataka and goa before it emptying into the Arabian Sea.

The Correct Answer is Option 1 i.e Ayodhya.

The correct answer is the Brahmaputra.

• The Yarlung Tsangpo River is the longest river in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
• Downstream from Arunachal Pradesh, the river becomes wider and after reaching Assam, the river is known as the Brahmaputra.
• The river has been called the "Everest of Rivers" because of the extreme conditions of the river.

Additional Information

• Ganga river originates from the Gangotri Glacier of the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
• Indus river originates in the Tibetan Plateau in the close proximity of Lake Manasarovar, the river runs a course through the Ladakh region of India.
• Mahanadi river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Mahanadi is also known for the Hirakud Dam.​

The correct answer is Brahmaputra.

Key Points

• Teesta river is the tributary of the Brahmaputra river.
• The Teesta River, which rises in the eastern Himalayas and flows through the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal before entering the Bay of Bengal, is 315 km long.
• It drains 12,370 km² of land. North Sikkim, East Sikkim, Kalimpong district, Darjeeling district, Jalpaiguri district, Cooch Behar districts, and the cities of Rangpo, Jalpaiguri, and Mekhliganj are all located in India.
• In Bangladesh, it joins the Jamuna River at Fulchhari. The Teesta River rises above 7,068 meters and flows south through gorges and rapids in the Sikkim Himalaya, beginning at the Pahunri glacier.

Important Points

• The Brahmaputra River, also known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Siang/Dihang River in Arunachal Pradesh, and Luit, Dilao in Assam, flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh.
• It is the world's ninth-largest river by flow and the 15th-longest river.
• The Yarlung Tsangpo River originates in the Manasarovar Lake district, near Mount Kailash, on the northern side of the Himalayas in Burang County, Tibet, and flows through southern Tibet, breaking through the Himalayas in great gorges (including the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon), and into Arunachal Pradesh (India).

Additional Information

The correct answer is Wang Chhu River.

• Wang Chhu River is a tributary of the river Brahmaputra that flows through Bhutan.

Key Points

• Brahmaputra River System:
  • It is known as Tsangpo in Tibet, Dihang or Siang in Arunachal Pradesh, the Brahmaputra in Assam, and Jamuna in Bangladesh.
  • The river originates at the Manasarover lake in Tibet.
  • Tributaries from the left bank are: 
    • Lhasa River, Nyang River, Parlung Zangbo, Lohit River, Dhansiri River and Kolong River
  • Tributaries from the right bank​ are:
    • ​Kameng, Manas, Beki, Raidak, Jaldhaka, Teesta and Subansiri River
  • Majuli is the largest riverine island in the world is in the Brahmaputra River.
  • The combined stream of Ganga and Brahmaputra forms the biggest delta in the world, the Sunderbans.
  • The Brahmaputra is the volume-wise largest river of India, whereas lengthwise Ganga is the longest in India.
• The Raidak river is also known as the Wang Chhu River.
  • It flows through Bhutan, India, and Bangladesh. 
  • Chukha hydel plant and Tala Hydroelectric Power Station are located on the river.

The Correct Answer is Zaire.

Key Points

• The Zaire River(Congo River) is the second-longest river in Africa, shorter only than the Nile, as well as the second-largest river in the world by discharge volume, following only the Amazon. 
• It's also the world's deepest channel, with estimated depths of over 220 metres.
• The Congo-Lualaba-Chambeshi River System is the world's ninth longest river, with a total length of 4,700 km.
• The Chambeshi is a tributary of the Lualaba River, which flows for 1,800 kilometres upstream of Boyoma Falls.
• The Congo River is 4,370 kilometres long when combined with the Lualaba, its largest tributary.
• It is the only big river in the world to pass across the equator twice. The Congo Basin covers approximately 4,000,000 km² or 13% of the total African landmass.
• The Congo River and its tributaries flow through the Congo Rainforest, the world's second-largest rain forest, second only to South America's Amazon Rainforest.
• The river also has the world's second-largest flood, trailing only the Amazon; the world's second-largest drainage basin, trailing only the Amazon; and is one of the world's longest rivers, with depths exceeding 220 metres.

The correct answer is Tawa.

Key Points

• Tawa is the longest tributary of the Narmada River.
• It is the major river of Central India. It joins the Narmada River at the village of Bandra Bhan.
• Bori Sanctuary and Bori reserve forest were established along the river.