Drainage Quiz - CBSE Class 9 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Drainage (CBSE Class 9 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

   1. Kosi
   2. Ganga
   3. Yamuna
   4. Brahmaputra
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   Answer: A. Kosi

   The Kosi river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its tendency to flood the region.

2. The Peninsular rivers are mostly?

   1. Perennial
   2. Non-perennial
   3. Glacial
   4. Alluvial
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   Answer: B. Non-perennial

   Peninsular rivers in India are mostly non-perennial, meaning they do not have water throughout the year.

3. Which river is also known as 'Dakshin Ganga'?

   1. Krishna
   2. Godavari
   3. Cauvery
   4. Tungabhadra
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   Answer: B. Godavari

   The Godavari river is often referred to as 'Dakshin Ganga' due to its large size and extensive course similar to the Ganga in North India.

4. Which river is famously known as the 'Saptakoshi'?

   1. Yamuna
   2. Kosi
   3. Tapti
   4. Cauvery
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   Answer: B. Kosi

   The Kosi river is known as 'Saptakoshi' in Nepal due to the seven tributaries that meet before it flows into India.

5. Which river is known for the annual floods in Assam?

   1. Ganga
   2. Yamuna
   3. Brahmaputra
   4. Godavari
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   Answer: C. Brahmaputra

   The Brahmaputra river causes annual floods in Assam due to high discharge and rainstorm-induced landslides.

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