Peninsular Rivers
Peninsular Rivers
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quiz Questions
Q81
Which of the following east-flowing peninsular rivers features the specialized 'Suvarnamukhi' and 'Gundlakamma' river networks draining the semi-arid littoral tracts of Andhra Pradesh?
Krishna Basin
Pennar System
Cauvery Complex
Godavari Network
Explanation
The Pennar River system, alongside smaller independent east-flowing littoral streams like the Gundlakamma and Suvarnamukhi, cuts through the Erramala and Nallamala structural matrix to drain into the Bay of Bengal.
Q82
The historic engineering storage infrastructure known as the 'Jayakwadi Dam' creates a massive water reservoir facility along the upper path of which west-to-east flowing peninsular river?
Krishna
Godavari
Cauvery
Mahanadi
Explanation
The Jayakwadi Dam is constructed across the Godavari River at Paithan in Aurangabad/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra, establishing a vital irrigation baseline for the drought-prone Marathwada region.
Q83
Which of the following left-bank tributaries of the Krishna river system incorporates the specialized 'Paleru River', draining major agrarian sectors of Jaggayyapeta and Khammam?
Bhima River
Paleru River
Dindi Channel
Munneru Loop
Explanation
The Paleru River is an important left-bank tributary of the Krishna River in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, heavily utilized for rural canal networks before it empties into the main channel loop.