Himachal Pradesh is the starting point of many important rivers like the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Chenab. These rivers flow through deep valleys and support life across the state. Along with rivers, the state also has many famous lakes like Rewalsar, Renuka, and Chandra Taal, which are known for their natural beauty and religious value.
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Rivers & Lakes Practice MCQ Question and Answer
1
Which river originates from the Chandra Nahan Lake near Chansal peak in Rohru tehsil?
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Pabbar River originates from the Chandra Nahan Lake near Chansal peak in Rohru tehsil, as stated in the document.
2
Which of the following is the largest river of Himachal Pradesh in terms of water volume?
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Answer: Option B
Chenab is the largest river in Himachal Pradesh in terms of water volume, according to the document.
3
Where does the river Beas originate?
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Answer: Option B
Beas originates from a cavern at the Rohtang Pass, as per the document.
4
Which tributary of the Beas River is known to drain the Parbati valley?
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Answer: Option B
Parbati River drains the Parbati valley and is a tributary of the Beas River.
5
What is the Vedic name of the Satluj River?
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Answer: Option B
The Vedic name of the Satluj River is Satudri, as mentioned in the document.
6
Which river forms the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh?
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Answer: Option A
Yamuna forms the eastern boundary of Himachal Pradesh with Uttar Pradesh.
7
Which river flows through the Chamba valley and later merges with the Chenab?
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Answer: Option B
Ravi flows through the Chamba valley and merges with the Chenab in Pakistan.
8
Which tributary of the Satluj meets it near Karcham in Kinnaur district?
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Answer: Option C
Baspa, a left bank tributary of Satluj, joins it near Karcham in Kinnaur district.
9
What is the source of the river Beas also known as?
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Answer: Option C
The source of river Beas at Rohtang is also known as Beas Rishi.
10
The Spiti River attains peak discharge during which season?
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Answer: Option C
Spiti River attains its peak discharge in late summer due to glacier melting.
11
From which major pass does the Beas River originate?
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Answer: Option A
The Beas River originates from Rohtang Pass at 13,050 feet (4,350 meters).
12
What is the old name of the Rohtang Pass?
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Answer: Option A
The old name of the Rohtang Pass is Bhrigu Tung.
13
Approximately how far is the Rohtang Pass from Manali?
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Answer: Option B
The Rohtang Pass is 51 km North of Manali.
14
What geographical feature lies to the South of Rohtang Pass?
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Answer: Option B
The civilized state of Kullant (Kullu) lies to the South of Rohtang Pass.
15
What is the total length of the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh?
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Answer: Option C
The Beas River flows for 256 km in Himachal Pradesh.
16
What is the total length of the Beas river?
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Answer: Option C
The total length of the Beas river is 460 km.
17
Where does Manuni River rise?
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Answer: Option A
It rises from the Southern slopes of the Dhauladhar range and joins the river Beas
18
From which range does the Awa river rise?
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Answer: Option A
The Awa River rises from the Dhauladhar range in the Kangra valley.
19
In which direction does the Awa river flow before joining the Beas?
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Answer: Option A
It flows in a South-Westerly direction before joining the river Beas.
20
Where does the Baner Khad rise?
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Answer: Option B
The Baner Khad rises as a small snow fed channel on the Southern slopes of the Dhauladhar range near Palampur.
21
Where does the Banganga River rise?
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Answer: Option B
It joins the Beas river in the Kangra valley. It rises from the Southern slopes of the Dhauladhar range.
22
Where does the Chakki river drain?
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Answer: Option A
It drains the South-Western part of Himachal Pradesh.
23
Where does the Chakki river enter Punjab?
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Answer: Option B
The Chakki river rises as small snow-fed and rain fed stream from the Southern slopes of the Dhauladhar range. The river enters Punjab near Pathankot and joins the Beas river.
24
Where does the Gaj Khad rise?
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Answer: Option B
It rises as a small stream from the snows on the Southern slopes of the Dhauladhar range in Kangra district.
25
What is the new name of the Pong dam lake where the Gaj river joins the Beas?
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Answer: Option A
The Gaj river joins the Beas river a little upstream of the Pong dam lake (now known as Maharana Pratap Sagar).
26
Where does Harla river rise?
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Answer: Option B
Harla river rises as a small channel from the snows in the depression of the North-Western plank of Kullu valley.
27
Near which place does the Harla river join the Beas?
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Answer: Option B
It joins the river Beas near Bhuntar (Kullu airport).
28
The Himalayan mountain chain has a dominant influence on the climatic conditions prevailing over which area?
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Answer: Option B
The himalayan mountain chain has a dominant influence on the climatic conditions prevailing over Indian sub-continent.
29
What type of winds does the Himalayan mountain chain lie in the path of?
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Answer: Option C
They lie in the path of rain-bearing monsoon winds and thus bring rain to a large part of India.
30
What form of moisture does the Himalaya house a vast reservoir of?
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Answer: Option B
The Himalaya houses a vast reservoir of moisture both in the form of ice, fresh-water and underground water.