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
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At which place does the Satluj leave Himachal Pradesh to enter the plains of Punjab?
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Answer: Option B
It leaves Himachal Pradesh to enter the plains of Punjab at Bhakhra, where the world's highest gravity dam has been constructed on this river.
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What is the total catchment area of the Satluj in Himachal Pradesh?
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Answer: Option B
Its toatl catchment area in Himachal Pradesh is 20,000 sq. km. Its vedic name is Satudri and Sanskrit name Shatadru.
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What is the Sanskrit name of the Satluj river?
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Answer: Option A
Its toatl catchment area in Himachal Pradesh is 20,000 sq. km. Its vedic name is Satudri and Sanskrit name Shatadru.
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Where does the Satluj finally drain into?
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Answer: Option C
The Satluj finally drains into the Indus in Pakistan. The catchment area of about 50,140 km.
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Approximately how much of the Satluj river's catchment area is located above the permanent snow-line?
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Answer: Option B
The catchment area of about 50,140 km.
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What is the condition of the upper tracts of the Satluj valley?
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Answer: Option B
The upper tracts of the Satluj valley are under a permanent snow cover.
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Which of the following is a prominent human settlement on the banks of the Satluj river?
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Answer: Option C
The prominent human settlements that have come on the banks of the Satluj river are Namgia, Kalpa, Rampur, Tattapani, Suni and Bilaspur.
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What is the total length of the Satluj river?
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Answer: Option C
Its total length is 1,448 km.
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Which river is described as an important tributary of the Satluj in its upper courses?
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Answer: Option B
Baspa is an important tributary of the river Satluj in its upper courses.
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What is a characteristic of the Baspa river?
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Answer: Option C
The Baspa is joined by many smaller channels draining snow melt waters. The Baspa river has cut across the main Himalayan range.
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Where does the Baspa river empty itself?
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Answer: Option D
Thereafter it empties itself into the river Satluj in district Kinnaur.
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Where does the Baspa river originate?
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Answer: Option A
Baspa originates from the Baspa hills, joins it from the left bank near Karcham (Kalpa).
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Near which location does the Satluj river leave Kinnaur district?
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Answer: Option B
Satluj river leaves Kinnaur district in the West near Chauhra and enters Shimla district.
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From which range does the Spiti river originate?
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Answer: Option B
The Spiti river originates from Kunzum range and Tegpo and Kabzian streams are its tributaries.
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Which geographical feature's water is also part of the Spiti river system?
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Answer: Option B
Water draining the famous Pin valley area are also a part of the Spiti river system.
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What is a climatic characteristic of the Spiti river's position?
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Answer: Option B
Its position across the main Himalayan range deprives it from the benefit of the South-West monsoons that causes widespread rain in most parts of India from June to September.
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When does the Spiti river attain peak discharge?
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Answer: Option B
The river attains peak discharge in late summers due to glacier melting.
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Where does the Spiti river meet the Satluj river?
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Answer: Option B
After flowing through Spiti valley, the Spiti river meets Satluj at Namgia in Kinnaur district traversing a length of about 150 km.
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In which direction does the Spiti river flow in Himachal Pradesh?
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Answer: Option C
from the North-West beyong that it flows in South-West direction in the Pradesh.
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What is a characteristic of the mountains on either side of the Spiti river?
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Answer: Option B
Huge mountain rise to very high elevations on either sides of the Spiti river and its numerous tributaries. The mountains are barren and largely devoid of a vegetative cover.
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Which are the main settlements along the Spiti river and its tributaries?
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Answer: Option B
The main settlements along the Spiti river and its tributaries are Hansi and Dhankar Gompa.
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Which tributary joins the Satluj just below Rampur Bushahar?
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Answer: Option B
The Nogli Khad: It joins Satluj just below Rampur Bushahar.
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From where does the Ravi River originate?
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Answer: Option C
Ravi River originates from Bara Banghal, a branch of the Dhauladhar range.
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Which of the following is a left-bank tributary of the Ravi River?
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Answer: Option C
Chirchind Nala is the left-bank tributary of the Ravi River, while others are right-bank tributaries.
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Which town is located on the right bank of the Ravi River?
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Answer: Option C
The town of Chamba is situated on the right bank of the Ravi River.
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Which tributary of Ravi River rises from between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges near the Himachal–Jammu border?
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Answer: Option A
Siul River originates from the tract between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges near the Himachal–Jammu border.
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Which river forms a joint stream with Tant Gari to become the Ravi?
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Answer: Option B
Bhadal River forms a joint stream with Tant Gari to form the mainstream of the Ravi River.
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Which geographical feature best describes the Bhadal River catchment?
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Answer: Option C
The Bhadal River catchment includes U-shaped valleys, waterfalls, moraines, cirques, and towering peaks.
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Which tributary of Ravi River is fed by both snow melt and spring water?
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Answer: Option D
Siul River is fed by both snow melt and spring water.
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Which river is a tributary of the Siul River?
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Answer: Option C
Baira River is a prominent tributary of the Siul River.