Core Concept Summary
Module 2: Indian River Drainage Systems
Indian drainage is divided into Himalayan and Peninsular systems. Major east-flowing rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal forming deltas, while west-flowing rivers like Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys forming estuaries.
Module Evaluation
5-Question Knowledge Check
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Q1. Which peninsular river is known as "Dakshin Ganga"?
Solution: Godavari is the largest river in Peninsular India and is termed Dakshin Ganga.
Q2. Majuli, the world largest river island, is located on the:
Solution: Majuli is a river island situated in the Brahmaputra River in Assam.
Q3. Which of the following rivers flows westwards through a rift valley?
Solution: Narmada flows westward between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
Q4. The confluence of Bhagirathi and Alaknanda forming the Ganga occurs at:
Solution: At Devprayag, the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi meet to form the Ganga.
Q5. Which is the largest coastal brackish water lagoon in India?
Solution: Chilika Lake in Odisha is the largest coastal lagoon in India.