Rivers | MCQs

Explanation

Passage

Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.

Longest is a/an _____?

Adjective

Rio Grande is at the border of ______?

Texas and Mexico

In which country is Rio Grande?

America

Explanation

Answer

c

The Amazon River in  South America

 The Amazon River is 3,980 miles (6,400 kilometers) long, according to the U.S. National Park Service. It is, however, the world`s largest river by volume and contains 20 percent of the Earth's freshwater, according to the National Science Foundation

Explanation

Constructed: 1962

Foundation of Gudu Barrage laid by: President Iskander Mirza (February 1957)

Completed: 1962 (cost 474.8 million rupees)

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Explanation

River Kunhar flows through the Kaghan Valley and joins the Jhelum River.

Specifically, the confluence of the two rivers occurs just outside Muzaffarabad, in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir province, Pakistan.

Basin:

• The Kunar River is part of the Indus River watershed basin. 

Other names:

• The Kunhar River is also known as Nain-Sukh, which means "eye's repose".

Explanation

 The Dasht brings water from Nihang River and flood waters to irrigate the Dasht river basin in the Kech area.

River in Balochistan: 7

Largerst river in Balochitsn: Hingol

Explanation

Porali River originates from Khuzdar district.

Explanation

The following rivers pass through Azad Kashmir:

• Jhelum River
• Indus River
• Chenab River