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Rivers of India MCQ Questions with Answers
Major rivers, tributaries, drainage systems and river-linked dams of India. This page covers questions from a set of 105 in this topic — page 5 of 11.
Q41. The Andaman and Nicobar Island are submerged parts of mountain range called:
👁 1 viewsThe correct answer is D, Arakan Yoma. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands lie to the southeast of the Indian mainland and are geologically the submerged portions of the Arakan Yoma mountain range, which runs along the eastern edge of the Bay of Bengal. This range extends from present-day Myanmar and affects the region’s geology and tectonics. Other options do not correspond to the chain that forms these islands: Tien Shann is in Central Asia, Pegu Yoma is in Myanmar but not the source of these islands, and Ashaichin is not a recognized major range linked to these islands. Understanding the Arakan Yoma helps explain the archipelago’s origin and marine geology.
Arakan Yoma translates to “Arakan Mountains,” forming a major geological boundary between the Indian Plate and the Burma (Myanmar) region.
Andaman–Nicobar Islands are the submerged part of the Arakan Yoma mountain range.
Q42. Tungabhadra Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Tungabhadra is a tributary river of:
👁 0 viewsQ43. Which foreign country is closest to Andaman Islands?
👁 1 viewsThe Andaman Islands lie in the Bay of Bengal and are geographically closest to Myanmar to the north and northeast across the Andaman Sea. Among the options, Myanmar is the nearest foreign country to the archipelago, while Sri Lanka lies to the south, Indonesia is farther to the southeast, and Pakistan is across the western coast of India. The correct option is D, Myanmar, as it shares proximity across the sea route from the Andamans.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands form a Union Territory of India with Port Blair as its capital.
The Andaman Islands are closest to Myanmar among neighbouring foreign countries.
Q44. Which of the following statements about the Himalayan rivers is not correct?
👁 0 viewsQ45. River Luni drains into:
👁 0 viewsQ46. Which one of the following Indian rivers does not have a delta at its egress?
👁 0 viewsthe rivers Tapti and Narmada rivers form the estuary.
Q47. "Indira Gandhi Canal", which is around 450 km long, provides irrigation facility mainly to which of the following states?
👁 0 viewsQ48. The Shivasamudram water falls is situated on
👁 0 viewsQ49. The Musi and Bhima are tributaries of the river _________.
👁 0 viewsQ50. Which of the following is mined in the Badampahar mines of Odisha?
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