Class V – Olympiad: Water and Rivers in India
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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Which is the longest river in India?
Answer: Ganga -
Which river flows into the Arabian Sea?
Answer: Narmada -
The river Ganga originates from:
Answer: Gangotri -
Which of the following rivers is known as the “Dakshin Ganga”?
Answer: Godavari -
Which river forms the largest delta in the world?
Answer: Ganga
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
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The river __________ flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat and drains into the Arabian Sea.
Answer: Narmada -
The river __________ is considered holy by Hindus.
Answer: Ganga -
__________ is a river that originates from the Himalayas and flows into Bangladesh.
Answer: Brahmaputra
Section C: True/False
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The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganga.
Answer: True -
The Narmada flows from east to west.
Answer: True -
Godavari is shorter than the Krishna river.
Answer: False
Section D: Match the Following
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Match the rivers with the sea they flow into:
| Rivers | Sea / Bay |
|---|---|
| Ganga | Bay of Bengal |
| Narmada | Arabian Sea |
| Godavari | Bay of Bengal |
| Tapi | Arabian Sea |
Section E: Reasoning / Application Questions
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Name two rivers that originate from the Western Ghats and flow eastwards.
Answer: Godavari and Kaveri -
Why are rivers important for farming in India? Give two reasons.
Answer:
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They provide water for irrigation.
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They deposit fertile soil (alluvium) along their banks.
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If a river flows from the Himalayas and meets the Bay of Bengal, what type of river is it – perennial or seasonal? Why?
Answer: Perennial river, because it has water throughout the year due to melting snow from the Himalayas.
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