{"id":13668,"date":"2025-10-04T07:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=13668"},"modified":"2025-10-22T08:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T07:33:30","slug":"rivers-of-karnataka-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/rivers-of-karnataka-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivers of Karnataka Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. The total number of major river basins in Karnataka is \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) 7
Explanation:<\/strong> Karnataka has 7 major river basins<\/strong> \u2014 Krishna, Cauvery (Kaveri), Godavari, North Pennar, South Pennar, Palar, and West Flowing Rivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The main drainage direction of Karnataka\u2019s rivers is \u2014<\/strong><\/mark>
A) West to East
B) East to West
C) North to South
D) South to North
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) West to East
Explanation:<\/strong> About 60% of Karnataka\u2019s rivers<\/strong> flow eastward<\/strong> into the Bay of Bengal<\/strong>, while the rest flow west into the Arabian Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Western Ghats serve as \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) A climatic divide only
B) A watershed divide
C) A political boundary
D) A forest boundary
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) A watershed divide
Explanation:<\/strong> The Western Ghats<\/strong> divide Karnataka into east-flowing (Krishna, Kaveri)<\/strong> and west-flowing rivers (Sharavathi, Netravati, Kali)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Which is the largest river basin in Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna
B) Kaveri
C) Godavari
D) Tungabhadra
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Krishna
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna River basin<\/strong> covers about 44% of Karnataka\u2019s area<\/strong>, the largest in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Which is the second largest river basin in Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kaveri
B) Tungabhadra
C) Pennar
D) Netravati
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri basin<\/strong> covers about 18%<\/strong> of Karnataka\u2019s geographical area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. How many major rivers of Karnataka flow into the Arabian Sea?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) 7
Explanation:<\/strong> Seven west-flowing rivers \u2014 Kali, Gangavali, Aghanashini, Sharavathi, Varahi, Netravati, and Gurupura<\/strong> \u2014 drain into the Arabian Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The Krishna River flows into \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Arabian Sea
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Indian Ocean
D) None of these
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Bay of Bengal
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna River<\/strong> flows eastward and empties into the Bay of Bengal<\/strong> near Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. The total length of Krishna River is about \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 800 km
B) 1000 km
C) 1400 km
D) 1600 km
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) 1600 km
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna River<\/strong> flows for about 1400\u20131600 km<\/strong>, of which nearly 480 km<\/strong> lies within Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. The Krishna River originates at \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Talakaveri
B) Mahabaleshwar
C) Kudremukh
D) Chikkamagaluru
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Mahabaleshwar
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna River<\/strong> originates near Mahabaleshwar<\/strong> in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. The Krishna River enters Karnataka near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Raichur
B) Vijayapura
C) Belagavi
D) Chikkodi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Chikkodi
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna River<\/strong> enters Karnataka through the Chikkodi taluk of Belagavi district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. Which of the following is a major tributary of the Krishna River in Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhima
B) Tungabhadra
C) Ghataprabha
D) All of the above
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhima, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha<\/strong>, and Tungabhadra<\/strong> are the main tributaries of Krishna<\/strong> in Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The Bhima River joins the Krishna River near \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Raichur
B) Bagalkot
C) Vijayapura
D) Belagavi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Raichur
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bhima River<\/strong> merges with Krishna<\/strong> near Raichur<\/strong>, forming a fertile river basin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. The Ghataprabha River originates in \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kolar district
B) Western Ghats near Belagavi
C) Shivamogga district
D) Hassan district
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Western Ghats near Belagavi
Explanation:<\/strong> Ghataprabha River<\/strong> originates in the Western Ghats near Jamboti village in Belagavi district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. The Malaprabha River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Western Ghats
B) Kanakumbi village
C) Kodagu district
D) Nandi Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kanakumbi village
Explanation:<\/strong> The Malaprabha River<\/strong> rises near Kanakumbi<\/strong> in the Western Ghats (Belagavi district)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. The Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhima and Malaprabha
B) Tunga and Bhadra
C) Sharavathi and Varahi
D) Hemavathi and Kaveri
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Tunga and Bhadra
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tunga<\/strong> and Bhadra rivers<\/strong> join at Kudli (Shivamogga district)<\/strong> to form the Tungabhadra River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. The Tungabhadra River joins the Krishna River near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kurnool
B) Raichur
C) Ballari
D) Bagalkot
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Raichur
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tungabhadra<\/strong> merges with Krishna<\/strong> near Raichur<\/strong>, forming a fertile deltaic plain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. The main dam on the Tungabhadra River is located at \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Hospet
B) Raichur
C) Koppal
D) Gadag
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Hospet
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tungabhadra Dam<\/strong> near Hospet (Ballari district)<\/strong> is a major irrigation and hydropower project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. The Kaveri (Cauvery) River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Agumbe
B) Kudremukh
C) Talakaveri
D) Madikeri
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Talakaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri River<\/strong> originates from Talakaveri<\/strong> in the Brahmagiri hills of Kodagu district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. The Kaveri River flows through how many districts in Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) 6
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri<\/strong> flows through Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, and Bengaluru Rural<\/strong> districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. The famous Shivanasamudra Falls is located on which river?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Hemavathi
B) Kaveri
C) Kabini
D) Arkavati
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> Shivanasamudra Falls<\/strong> in Mandya district<\/strong> is formed by the Kaveri River<\/strong>, also home to India\u2019s first hydroelectric plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. The Kaveri River enters Tamil Nadu after forming the \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kabini reservoir
B) KRS Dam
C) Shivanasamudra Falls
D) Hogenakkal Falls
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Hogenakkal Falls
Explanation:<\/strong> After Shivanasamudra<\/strong>, the Kaveri<\/strong> crosses into Tamil Nadu forming Hogenakkal Falls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. The Hemavathi River is a tributary of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna
B) Tungabhadra
C) Kaveri
D) Sharavathi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> Hemavathi<\/strong>, originating near Ballalarayana Durga<\/strong>, joins Kaveri<\/strong> near Krishnarajasagara<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. The Kabini River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Wayanad Hills (Kerala)
B) Brahmagiri Hills (Kodagu)
C) Nandi Hills
D) Sharavathi Valley
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Wayanad Hills (Kerala)
Explanation:<\/strong> Kabini River<\/strong> rises in the Wayanad Hills<\/strong> and flows into Karnataka, joining Kaveri<\/strong> near T. Narsipur<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. The Arkavati River is a tributary of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna
B) Kaveri
C) Kabini
D) Tungabhadra
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> Arkavati River<\/strong>, rising near Nandi Hills<\/strong>, joins the Kaveri<\/strong> near Kanakapura (Ramanagara district)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. The Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam is built across \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kaveri River
B) Hemavathi River
C) Kabini River
D) Tungabhadra River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Kaveri River
Explanation:<\/strong> The KRS Dam<\/strong>, constructed by Sir M. Visvesvaraya<\/strong>, is across the Kaveri<\/strong> in Mandya district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. The Krishna River enters Karnataka from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Goa
B) Maharashtra
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Telangana
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Maharashtra
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna originates in Maharashtra and enters Karnataka near Chikkodi (Belagavi district).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. The Krishna River leaves Karnataka near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Ballari
B) Raichur
C) Yadgir
D) Bagalkot
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Raichur
Explanation:<\/strong> After flowing east across Karnataka, the Krishna enters Telangana near Raichur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. The total catchment area of Krishna River in Karnataka is approximately \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 40,000 sq km
B) 70,000 sq km
C) 112,000 sq km
D) 20,000 sq km
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) 112,000 sq km
Explanation:<\/strong> The Krishna basin covers about 1.12 lakh sq km (44 % of the state)<\/strong> \u2014 the largest in Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. The Ghataprabha Dam (Jalashaya) is built across \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Malaprabha River
B) Bhima River
C) Ghataprabha River
D) Tungabhadra River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Ghataprabha River
Explanation:<\/strong> The Hidkal Dam (Ghataprabha project)<\/strong> in Belagavi district provides irrigation to northern Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. The Ghataprabha River joins the Krishna near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bagalkot
B) Raichur
C) Almatti
D) Sangama of Kudala
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Bagalkot
Explanation:<\/strong> The Ghataprabha<\/strong> meets the Krishna River near Chikkshellikeri in Bagalkot district.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. The Malaprabha Dam (Navilatirtha Dam) is situated in \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bagalkot district
B) Belagavi district
C) Dharwad district
D) Koppal district
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Belagavi district
Explanation:<\/strong> Navilatirtha Dam<\/strong> on Malaprabha River<\/strong> is a major irrigation project near Saundatti in Belagavi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. The Malaprabha River joins the Krishna River near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Raichur
B) Bagalkot (Kudal Sangama)
C) Chikkodi
D) Vijayapura
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Bagalkot (Kudal Sangama)
Explanation:<\/strong> The Malaprabha joins Krishna<\/strong> at the sacred Kudal Sangama<\/strong>, famous for Basavanna\u2019s Samadhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. The Bhima River originates in \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Maharashtra
B) Kodagu
C) Goa
D) Hassan
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Maharashtra
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhima River<\/strong> originates near Bhimashankar (Maharashtra) and flows southeast into Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. The Bhima River flows through which districts in Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kalaburagi and Yadgir
B) Raichur and Koppal
C) Ballari and Bagalkot
D) Mandya and Tumakuru
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Kalaburagi and Yadgir
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bhima<\/strong> drains the northern dry zone<\/strong> \u2014 Kalaburagi and Yadgir districts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. The Bhima River joins the Krishna near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Raichur district
B) Bagalkot district
C) Vijayapura
D) Belagavi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Raichur district
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bhima\u2013Krishna confluence<\/strong> occurs near Raichur<\/strong>, enriching the fertile Deccan plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. The Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Ghataprabha and Malaprabha
B) Tunga and Bhadra
C) Krishna and Bhima
D) Kaveri and Kabini
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Tunga and Bhadra
Explanation:<\/strong> At Kudli in Shivamogga<\/strong>, the Tunga and Bhadra rivers<\/strong> merge to form the Tungabhadra.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. The Tungabhadra River joins the Krishna near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bagalkot
B) Raichur
C) Koppal
D) Ballari
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Raichur
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tungabhadra<\/strong> joins the Krishna<\/strong> on the Karnataka\u2013Telangana border near Raichur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. The Tungabhadra Dam is located at \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Hospet (Ballari district)
B) Davangere
C) Shimoga
D) Raichur
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Hospet (Ballari district)
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tungabhadra Dam<\/strong> at Mundaragi\u2013Hospet<\/strong> is a major multi-purpose project built jointly by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. The Bhadravati Steel Plant gets its water from which river?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhadra
B) Tunga
C) Sharavathi
D) Varahi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Bhadra
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bhadra River<\/strong> supplies water to Bhadravati Steel Plant<\/strong> and Bhadra Reservoir Project.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. The Bhadra Dam is constructed near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhadravati
B) Shimoga city
C) Lakkavalli
D) Tirthahalli
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Lakkavalli
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bhadra Dam<\/strong> at Lakkavalli<\/strong> in Shivamogga district irrigates vast areas and supports power generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. The Tunga River originates in \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Agumbe Ghats
B) Bababudan Hills
C) Mulayanagiri Peak
D) Gangamoola Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Gangamoola Hills
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tunga River<\/strong> originates from the Gangamoola Hills<\/strong> in the Western Ghats (Chikkamagaluru).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. The Bhadra River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kudremukh Range
B) Agumbe Ghats
C) Kodagu Hills
D) Biligiri Range
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Kudremukh Range
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bhadra River<\/strong> originates from the Kudremukh range<\/strong> and flows east to join the Tunga at Kudli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. The Almatti Dam is constructed across \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Tungabhadra River
B) Krishna River
C) Malaprabha River
D) Ghataprabha River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Krishna River
Explanation:<\/strong> Almatti Dam<\/strong> in Bagalkot district is a key part of the Upper Krishna Project<\/strong> for irrigation and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. The Narayanpur Dam is located on \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna River
B) Bhima River
C) Tungabhadra River
D) Malaprabha River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Krishna River
Explanation:<\/strong> Narayanpur Dam<\/strong> (later renamed Basava Sagar Dam) is built across the Krishna River<\/strong> in Raichur district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Which Krishna tributary forms the Gokak Falls?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhima
B) Malaprabha
C) Ghataprabha
D) Tunga
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Ghataprabha
Explanation:<\/strong> Gokak Falls<\/strong> on the Ghataprabha River<\/strong> (Belagavi district) drops over a rocky ledge of 52 m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Which river is called the \u201cRiver of Temples\u201d in Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Malaprabha
B) Tungabhadra
C) Ghataprabha
D) Kaveri
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Malaprabha
Explanation:<\/strong> The Malaprabha River<\/strong> valley has many ancient temples (Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal), hence called \u201cRiver of Temples.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. The Almatti Dam is famous for \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Hydroelectric power
B) Flood control
C) Irrigation project
D) All of the above
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) All of the above
Explanation:<\/strong> The Almatti project<\/strong> provides power generation, flood control, and irrigation<\/strong> for north Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. The Bhima River is a tributary of which major river system?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Godavari
B) Krishna
C) Kaveri
D) Pennar
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Krishna
Explanation:<\/strong> Bhima<\/strong> is the largest northern tributary of the Krishna River system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. Which tributary of the Krishna flows entirely within Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhima
B) Ghataprabha
C) Malaprabha
D) Both B and C
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Both B and C
Explanation:<\/strong> Both Ghataprabha<\/strong> and Malaprabha<\/strong> originate and join the Krishna within Karnataka itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. Which district of Karnataka contains the largest network of east-flowing rivers?<\/strong><\/mark>
A) Shivamogga
B) Raichur
C) Ballari
D) Bagalkot
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Bagalkot
Explanation:<\/strong> Bagalkot district<\/strong> lies in the heart of the Krishna basin, where Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, and Malaprabha<\/strong> join the Krishna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. The Kaveri River originates at \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Agumbe
B) Talakaveri
C) Kudremukh
D) Brahmagiri
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Talakaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri River<\/strong> originates from Talakaveri<\/strong> in the Brahmagiri Hills<\/strong> of Kodagu district<\/strong> in the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. The Kaveri River flows through how many districts in Karnataka?
<\/strong><\/mark>A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) 6
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri River<\/strong> flows through Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, and Bengaluru Rural<\/strong> districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The Kaveri River flows into which state after Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Kerala
D) Telangana
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Tamil Nadu
Explanation:<\/strong> After leaving Karnataka near Mekedatu<\/strong>, the Kaveri enters Tamil Nadu<\/strong> and flows eastward to the Bay of Bengal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. The total length of the Kaveri River is approximately \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 500 km
B) 600 km
C) 800 km
D) 900 km
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) 900 km
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri River<\/strong> flows for about 805\u2013900 km<\/strong>, of which about 320 km<\/strong> lies in Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. The largest tributary of the Kaveri River is \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kabini
B) Arkavati
C) Shimsha
D) Hemavathi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Kabini
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kabini River<\/strong>, originating in Kerala\u2019s Wayanad Hills<\/strong>, is the largest tributary<\/strong> of the Kaveri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. The Kabini River joins the Kaveri near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishnarajasagara
B) Nanjangud
C) T. Narsipur
D) Srirangapatna
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) T. Narsipur
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kabini joins Kaveri<\/strong> near T. Narsipur (Mysuru district)<\/strong>, a confluence called Triveni Sangama<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. The Kabini Reservoir is located near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Gundlupet
B) H.D. Kote
C) Srirangapatna
D) Nanjangud
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) H.D. Kote
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kabini Reservoir<\/strong> in H.D. Kote Taluk (Mysuru district)<\/strong> supplies irrigation and drinking water to southern Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The Kabini River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Wayanad Hills (Kerala)
B) Kodagu Hills
C) Agumbe Hills
D) Kolar district
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Wayanad Hills (Kerala)
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kabini River<\/strong> rises in the Wayanad Hills of Kerala<\/strong> and enters Karnataka near Bavali<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. The Hemavathi River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Ballalarayana Durga Hills
B) Kodachadri Hills
C) Agumbe
D) Brahmagiri
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Ballalarayana Durga Hills
Explanation:<\/strong> The Hemavathi River<\/strong> originates from Ballalarayana Durga Hills<\/strong> near Mudigere in Chikkamagaluru district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. The Hemavathi joins the Kaveri near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishnarajasagara
B) T. Narsipur
C) Mandya
D) Kabini
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Krishnarajasagara
Explanation:<\/strong> The Hemavathi River<\/strong> merges with Kaveri<\/strong> near the KRS Dam<\/strong> in Mandya district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The Gorur Dam is built across which river?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kaveri
B) Hemavathi
C) Kabini
D) Arkavati
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Hemavathi
Explanation:<\/strong> The Gorur (Hemavathi) Dam<\/strong> in Hassan district<\/strong> provides irrigation to central Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. The Arkavati River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Nandi Hills
B) Brahmagiri
C) Chikmagalur
D) Kodachadri Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Nandi Hills
Explanation:<\/strong> The Arkavati River<\/strong> rises from the Nandi Hills<\/strong> near Bengaluru and flows southward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. The Arkavati River is a tributary of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna
B) Kaveri
C) Kabini
D) Hemavathi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> The Arkavati joins the Kaveri<\/strong> near Kanakapura (Ramanagara district)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. The Manchanabele and Tippagondanahalli reservoirs are built across \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kabini River
B) Arkavati River
C) Hemavathi River
D) Shimsha River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Arkavati River
Explanation:<\/strong> The Tippagondanahalli (TG Halli)<\/strong> and Manchanabele<\/strong> dams are located on the Arkavati<\/strong>, supplying water to Bengaluru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. The Shimsha River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kolar
B) Tumakuru
C) Channarayapatna
D) Madhugiri Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Madhugiri Hills
Explanation:<\/strong> The Shimsha River<\/strong> originates from the Madhugiri Hills of Tumakuru district<\/strong>, flowing southeast into the Kaveri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. The Shimsha River is a tributary of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kabini
B) Arkavati
C) Kaveri
D) Hemavathi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> The Shimsha River<\/strong> joins the Kaveri<\/strong> near Channapatna<\/strong> in Ramanagara district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. The Shimsha Hydro-Electric Power Project is located near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Shivanasamudra
B) Maddur
C) Malavalli
D) Kunigal
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Malavalli
Explanation:<\/strong> The Shimsha Power Station<\/strong> is near Mekedatu\u2013Malavalli<\/strong>, one of the earliest hydel projects in Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. The Suvarnavathi River is a tributary of \u2014
<\/strong><\/mark>A) Hemavathi
B) Kaveri
C) Arkavati
D) Kabini
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Kabini
Explanation:<\/strong> The Suvarnavathi River<\/strong> flows from Chamarajanagar<\/strong> and joins Kabini<\/strong>, a tributary of Kaveri<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. The Lakshmanatirtha River joins which major river?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna
B) Kaveri
C) Godavari
D) Sharavathi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kaveri
Explanation:<\/strong> Lakshmanatirtha<\/strong>, originating in Brahmagiri Hills<\/strong>, flows east to join the Kaveri near Nanjangud<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. The Kaveri River flows through which plateau?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Malnad Plateau
B) Mysore Plateau
C) Bijapur Plateau
D) Kodagu Plateau
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Mysore Plateau
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri flows through the Mysore Plateau<\/strong>, forming waterfalls and fertile valleys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. The Kaveri River enters Tamil Nadu after forming which gorge?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Agumbe Gorge
B) Kodagu Gorge
C) Mekedatu Gorge
D) Gokak Gorge
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Mekedatu Gorge
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kaveri<\/strong> flows through a deep gorge at Mekedatu<\/strong> (literally “goat\u2019s leap”) before entering Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. The Krishnarajasagara (KRS) Dam was constructed under the guidance of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
B) Sir C.V. Raman
C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D) Dr. Harish Chandra
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Explanation:<\/strong> The KRS Dam<\/strong>, built by Sir M. Visvesvaraya<\/strong> in 1932, revolutionized irrigation in the Mandya\u2013Mysuru region<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. The famous Shivanasamudra Falls is located in which district?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Mysuru
B) Mandya
C) Ramanagara
D) Chamarajanagar
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Mandya
Explanation:<\/strong> The Shivanasamudra Falls<\/strong> are located on the Kaveri River<\/strong> in Mandya district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. Which tributary of Kaveri River flows entirely within Karnataka?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kabini
B) Arkavati
C) Shimsha
D) Hemavathi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Hemavathi
Explanation:<\/strong> The Hemavathi River<\/strong> originates and joins the Kaveri<\/strong> entirely within Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. The Hemavathi Dam (Gorur Reservoir) provides irrigation mainly to \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kolar region
B) Hassan and Mandya regions
C) Raichur plains
D) Belagavi region
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Hassan and Mandya regions
Explanation:<\/strong> The Gorur (Hemavathi) Dam<\/strong> irrigates Hassan and Mandya districts<\/strong>, supporting sugarcane and paddy cultivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The rivers that flow westward from Karnataka drain into \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Bay of Bengal
B) Arabian Sea
C) Indian Ocean
D) Inland lakes
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Arabian Sea
Explanation:<\/strong> About 20% of Karnataka\u2019s rivers<\/strong> flow westward<\/strong> through short steep courses, draining into the Arabian Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. The west-flowing rivers originate mainly from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Mysore Plateau
B) Eastern Ghats
C) Western Ghats
D) Northern Dry Zone
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Western Ghats
Explanation:<\/strong> These rivers, such as Kali, Sharavathi, and Netravati<\/strong>, originate in the Western Ghats<\/strong> and flow swiftly westward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. The longest west-flowing river in Karnataka is \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Sharavathi
B) Kali
C) Netravati
D) Aghanashini
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kali
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kali River<\/strong>, about 184 km long<\/strong>, is the longest west-flowing river<\/strong> entirely within Karnataka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. The Kali River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kodagu Hills
B) Western Ghats near Karwar
C) Diggi village near Supa
D) Sharavathi Valley
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Diggi village near Supa
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kali River<\/strong> rises near Diggi village<\/strong> in the Supa taluk of Uttara Kannada district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. The Kali River joins the Arabian Sea near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Mangalore
B) Honnavar
C) Karwar
D) Kumta
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Karwar
Explanation:<\/strong> The Kali River<\/strong> flows into the Arabian Sea<\/strong> at Karwar<\/strong>, forming a beautiful estuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. The Supa Dam is built across which river?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Sharavathi
B) Kali
C) Varahi
D) Netravati
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kali
Explanation:<\/strong> The Supa Dam<\/strong>, near Joida in Uttara Kannada<\/strong>, is built on the Kali River<\/strong> for hydropower generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. The river Sharavathi is famous for which waterfall?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Magod Falls
B) Jog Falls
C) Gokak Falls
D) Hebbe Falls
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Jog Falls
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sharavathi River<\/strong> forms Jog Falls (Gerosoppa Falls)<\/strong> \u2014 India\u2019s highest unbroken waterfall (253 m)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. The Sharavathi River originates near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Agumbe
B) Kodachadri Hills
C) Shivamogga
D) Ambuthirtha
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Ambuthirtha
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sharavathi River<\/strong> originates at Ambuthirtha<\/strong> near Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. The total length of the Sharavathi River is about \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) 80 km
B) 120 km
C) 130 km
D) 200 km
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) 130 km
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sharavathi River<\/strong> is 130 km long<\/strong>, flowing entirely within Karnataka<\/strong> before meeting the sea near Honnavar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. The Linganamakki Dam is constructed across \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Sharavathi River
B) Kali River
C) Varahi River
D) Netravati River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Sharavathi River
Explanation:<\/strong> The Linganamakki Dam<\/strong>, near Jog Falls<\/strong>, forms a major reservoir on the Sharavathi River<\/strong> for hydropower generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. The Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project supplies power mainly to \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kodagu
B) Shivamogga and Bengaluru
C) Raichur and Kalaburagi
D) Mandya
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Shivamogga and Bengaluru
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project (1035 MW)<\/strong> supplies electricity to Bengaluru and central Karnataka<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. The Varahi River is also known locally as \u2014<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Halady River
B) Gerusoppa River
C) Haladi Hole
D) Haladi Khadi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Halady River
Explanation:<\/strong> The Varahi River<\/strong> is called Halady River<\/strong> in its upper course in Udupi district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The Varahi River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Agumbe Hills
B) Kodachadri Hills
C) Kudremukh Range
D) Nandi Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Kodachadri Hills
Explanation:<\/strong> The Varahi River<\/strong> originates from the Kodachadri Hills<\/strong> (Western Ghats) in Shivamogga district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. The Varahi Hydroelectric Project is located near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Hosangadi
B) Jog
C) Karwar
D) Sringeri
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Hosangadi
Explanation:<\/strong> The Varahi Hydroelectric Project<\/strong> is located near Hosangadi (Udupi district)<\/strong>, generating electricity and irrigation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. The Aghanashini River is also known as \u2014
<\/strong><\/mark>A) Tadri River
B) Halady River
C) Varahi River
D) Gurupura River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Tadri River
Explanation:<\/strong> The Aghanashini River<\/strong>, called Tadri<\/strong>, flows through Uttara Kannada district<\/strong> and joins the Arabian Sea near Kumta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. The Aghanashini River originates in \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kodachadri Hills
B) Agumbe Hills
C) Sirsi Taluk
D) Brahmagiri Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Sirsi Taluk
Explanation:<\/strong> The Aghanashini River<\/strong> rises near Sirsi in Uttara Kannada district<\/strong> and flows westward without a major dam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. The Netravati River originates from \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kudremukh
B) Agumbe
C) Charmadi Ghat
D) Pushpagiri Hills
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Kudremukh
Explanation:<\/strong> The Netravati River<\/strong> originates from the Western Ghats near Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. The Netravati River flows mainly through which district?
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Kodagu
B) Dakshina Kannada
C) Udupi
D) Shivamogga
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Dakshina Kannada
Explanation:<\/strong> The Netravati River<\/strong> flows through Dakshina Kannada district<\/strong>, providing fertile alluvial plains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. The Netravati River joins the Arabian Sea near \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Udupi
B) Karwar
C) Mangalore
D) Kundapura
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) Mangalore
Explanation:<\/strong> The Netravati<\/strong> and Gurupura (Phalguni)<\/strong> rivers meet near Mangalore<\/strong>, forming a wide estuary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. The Gurupura River is a tributary of \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Netravati River
B) Varahi River
C) Sharavathi River
D) Kali River
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> A) Netravati River
Explanation:<\/strong> The Gurupura River<\/strong> joins the Netravati River<\/strong> before meeting the Arabian Sea at Mangalore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. The west-flowing rivers of Karnataka are known for \u2014
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Inland navigation
B) Deep valleys and waterfalls
C) Long flood plains
D) Delta formation
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Deep valleys and waterfalls
Explanation:<\/strong> These short, swift rivers<\/strong> form steep valleys and famous waterfalls<\/strong> due to their rapid descent through the Western Ghats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. The Magod Falls is formed by which river?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Sharavathi
B) Bedti
C) Aghanashini
D) Varahi
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Bedti
Explanation:<\/strong> Magod Falls<\/strong>, near Yellapur in Uttara Kannada<\/strong>, is formed by the Bedti (Gangavali) River<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. The Bedti (Gangavali) River joins the Arabian Sea n<\/mark><\/strong>ear \u2014<\/strong><\/mark>
A) Mangalore
B) Karwar
C) Gokarna
D) Kumta
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> D) Kumta
Explanation:<\/strong> The Bedti River<\/strong>, also called Gangavali<\/strong>, flows into the Arabian Sea near Kumta<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. The Sharavathi and Varahi Hydroelectric projects together contribute about what percentage of Karnataka\u2019s total hydropower?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 40%
D) 60%
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> C) 40%
Explanation:<\/strong> The Sharavathi (1035 MW)<\/strong> and Varahi (460 MW)<\/strong> projects generate around 40%<\/strong> of Karnataka\u2019s hydroelectric power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. Which of the following west-flowing rivers flows entirely within Karnataka without crossing state boundaries?<\/strong><\/mark>
A) Netravati and Varahi
B) Sharavathi and Aghanashini
C) Kali and Bhima
D) Ghataprabha and Malaprabha
\u00a0Answer:<\/strong> B) Sharavathi and Aghanashini
Explanation:<\/strong> Both Sharavathi<\/strong> and Aghanashini Rivers<\/strong> flow completely within Karnataka<\/strong>, from source to mouth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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