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Rivers, Lakes & Wildlife – Indian GK
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Q1. The Wildlife Protection Act, a landmark legislation for wildlife conservation in India, was enacted in which year?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Wildlife Protection Act was enacted in India in 1972 to provide for the protection of wild animals, birds, and plants.
Q2. On which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam, one of India's largest dam projects, constructed?
Answer 4
Explanation
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India.
Q3. Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is located in which state/UT?
Answer 1
Explanation
Wular Lake is a large freshwater lake in the Bandipora district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q4. The Sunderbans Delta, the largest mangrove forest in the world, is formed by the confluence of which two major rivers?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Sunderbans Delta is formed by the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers before they drain into the Bay of Bengal.
Q5. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Indus River system?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Son River is a tributary of the Ganga, while Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi are tributaries of the Indus.
Q6. Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is famous for which endangered species?
Answer 2
Explanation
Kaziranga National Park in Assam is renowned for its great one-horned rhinoceros population.
Q7. Which Himalayan glacier is the primary source of the Ganga River?
Answer 4
Explanation
The Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand is the source of the Bhagirathi River, which later becomes the Ganga.
Q8. Which of the following rivers flows westwards and drains into the Arabian Sea?
Answer 2
Explanation
The Narmada River is one of the major peninsular rivers that flows westwards into the Arabian Sea.
Q9. Which of the following is the longest river of Peninsular India?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Godavari River is the longest river among the peninsular rivers of India.
Q10. Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water lagoon in India, is situated in which state?
Answer 4
Explanation
Chilika Lake is a large brackish water lagoon located on the east coast of India in Odisha.
Q11. Which river is known as 'Tsangpo' in Tibet before it enters India and is called Brahmaputra?
Answer 3
Explanation
The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet, where it is known as Yarlung Tsangpo.
Q12. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its elephant and tiger reserve, is located in which state?
Answer 2
Explanation
Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is located in the Cardamom Hills of Kerala.
Q13. Keoladeo Ghana National Park, formerly known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, is located in which state?
Answer 2
Explanation
Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a famous bird sanctuary located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
Q14. The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, India's first biosphere reserve, encompasses parts of which three states?
Answer 1
Explanation
The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve covers parts of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Q15. Ranthambore National Park, known for its tiger population, is located in which Indian state?
Answer 3
Explanation
Ranthambore National Park is a famous tiger reserve located in the state of Rajasthan.
