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Q I.

Answer the following :


Q 1. From where does the river Ganga originate and which tributaries join it?
 Ans. The headwaters of the Ganga, called the ‘Bhagirathi’ is fed by the Gangotri
Glacier and joined by the Alaknanda at Devaprayag in Uttarakhand.
 At Haridwar the Ganga emerges from the mountains on to the plains.
 The Ganga is joined by many tributaries from the Himalayas, a few of them
being major rivers such as the Yamuna, the Ghaghara, the Gandak and the
Kosi.
Q 2 Write a short note on Krishna basin.
Ans.
i. Rising from a spring near Mahabaleshwar, the Krishna flows for about 1400
km and reaches the Bay of Bengal.
ii. The Tungabhadra, the Koyana, the Ghatprabha, the Musi and the Bhima are
some of its tributaries.
iii. Its drainage basin is shared by Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Q3. What is Sundarban Delta? Why is it so called?
Ans.
i. The delta formed by Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers is known as the
Sunderban delta.
ii. The Sundarban Delta derived its name from the Sundari tree which grows well
in marshland.
iii. It is the world’s largest and fastest growing delta.
iv. It is also the home of Royal Bengal tiger.

Q 4 Mention some characteristics of lakes.


Ans. Characteristics of lakes
i. India has many lakes. These differ from each other in the size, and other
characteristics.
ii. Most lakes are permanent; some contain water only during the rainy season,
like the lakes in the basins of inland drainage of semi-arid regions.
iii. There are some of the lakes which are the result of the action of glaciers and
ice sheets, while the others have been formed by wind, river action, and human
activities.
Q5 Give the significant difference between the Himalayan and the Peninsular rivers.
Ans.
Himalayan rivers Peninsular rivers
1. Most of the Himalayan rivers are 1. A large number of the Peninsular rivers are
perennial. seasonal.
2. They receive water from rainfall 2. They receive water from rainfall only.
and melting snow of mountains and
glaciers.
3. They carry a lot of silt and sand. 3. They carry very less or no silt and sand.
4. The two major Himalayan rivers, 4. Most of the rivers of peninsular India originate in
the Indus and the Brahmaputra the Western Ghats and flow towards the Bay of
originate from the north of the Bengal.
mountain ranges.

5. The Himalayan rivers have long 5. The Peninsular rivers have short and shallow
courses from their source to the sea. courses.
6. Their drainage basins are large in 6. Their drainage basins are small in size.
size.
7. They have well-developed deltas. 7. Some rivers form delta while others form
Estuary.
Q6. Compare the east flowing and the west flowing rivers of the Peninsular plateau.
Ans.
East Flowing Rivers West Flowing Rivers
1. Theses rivers flow into the Bay of 1. Theses rivers flow into the Arabian
Bengal. Sea.
2. These rivers make deltas at their 2. These rivers make estuaries.
mouths.
3. The river carries a large volume of 3. The river carries a smaller volume of
water and considerable amount of silt. water and less silt.
4. These rivers have many tributaries. 4. These rivers have comparatively less
number of tributaries.
5. Examples: the Mahanadi, the 5. Examples: The Narmada and the
Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri Tapi
Q 7 Why are rivers important for the country’s economy?
Ans. The rivers are important for the country’s economy because of the following
reasons:
 They provide water for irrigation and cultivation.
 The rivers give natural fresh water which is the basic requirement for the survival of
animals and man.
 They provide water for domestic use.
 The silt deposits from rivers make the soil rich and arable so it could be easily
brought under cultivation without significant labour.
 Rivers provide cheap and efficient inland transport for trade and commerce.
 Their water is extensively used in irrigation and in developing hydroelectricity.
 They also provide water to reservoirs which are used for fishing and recreational
activities.
 Some of the river basin and river shores are important tourist spots
e.g., Narmada.

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