Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls - Practice Test 1

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which is the longest river in the world?

   • A.Amazon
   • B.Nile✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Yangtze
   • D.Mississippi

   Explanation: The Nile River in Africa is generally considered the longest river in the world (approx 6,650 km).

2. Q2.Which river carries the largest volume of water?

   • A.Nile
   • B.Amazon✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Ganga
   • D.Congo

   Explanation: The Amazon River discharges the largest volume of water in the world.

3. Q3.Which is the longest river in Asia?

   • A.Yellow River
   • B.Yangtze✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mekong
   • D.Ganga

   Explanation: The Yangtze River in China is the longest in Asia and third longest in the world.

4. Q4.Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of China'?

   • A.Yangtze
   • B.Huang He (Yellow River)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mekong
   • D.Pearl River

   Explanation: The Huang He (Yellow River) is called 'Sorrow of China' due to its frequent devastating floods.

5. Q5.Which river crosses the Equator twice?

   • A.Amazon
   • B.Nile
   • C.Congo (Zaire)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Orinoco

   Explanation: The Congo River in Africa crosses the equator twice.

6. Q6.Which river crosses the Tropic of Capricorn twice?

   • A.Limpopo✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Zambezi
   • C.Orange
   • D.Murray

   Explanation: The Limpopo River in Southern Africa crosses the Tropic of Capricorn twice.

7. Q7.The Victoria Falls is located on which river?

   • A.Nile
   • B.Congo
   • C.Zambezi✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Niger

   Explanation: Victoria Falls is on the Zambezi River on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.

8. Q8.Which is the highest waterfall in the world?

   • A.Niagara Falls
   • B.Angel Falls✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Victoria Falls
   • D.Jog Falls

   Explanation: Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall (979 m).

9. Q9.The Niagara Falls is located between which two lakes?

   • A.Lake Superior and Huron
   • B.Lake Erie and Ontario✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Lake Michigan and Erie
   • D.Lake Huron and Ontario

   Explanation: It lies on the Niagara River which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario.

10. Q10.Which river is known as the 'Lifeline of Egypt'?

    • A.Nile✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Amazon
    • C.Congo
    • D.Tigris

    Explanation: Egypt is often called the 'Gift of the Nile'.

11. Q11.Which is the longest river in Europe?

    • A.Danube
    • B.Rhine
    • C.Volga✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Seine

    Explanation: The Volga River in Russia is the longest river in Europe.

12. Q12.The river Danube flows into which sea?

    • A.North Sea
    • B.Black Sea✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Mediterranean Sea
    • D.Baltic Sea

    Explanation: The Danube flows through 10 countries and empties into the Black Sea.

13. Q13.Which river flows through a rift valley in India?

    • A.Ganga
    • B.Yamuna
    • C.Narmada✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Godavari

    Explanation: Narmada and Tapi rivers flow through rift valleys.

14. Q14.Which is the longest river in India?

    • A.Godavari
    • B.Ganga✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Yamuna
    • D.Brahmaputra

    Explanation: The Ganga is the longest river flowing entirely within India (2,525 km).

15. Q15.Which river is called 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Ganga of the South'?

    • A.Krishna
    • B.Kaveri
    • C.Godavari✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Mahanadi

    Explanation: Godavari is often called Dakshin Ganga due to its size and sanctity.

16. Q16.Majuli, the largest river island, is located in which river?

    • A.Ganga
    • B.Brahmaputra✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Indus
    • D.Godavari

    Explanation: Majuli is in the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

17. Q17.Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?

    • A.Gandak
    • B.Son
    • C.Kosi✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Ghaghara

    Explanation: The Kosi River is known as the Sorrow of Bihar due to frequent floods and course changes.

18. Q18.Which river was known as the 'Sorrow of Bengal'?

    • A.Hugli
    • B.Damodar✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Teesta
    • D.Padma

    Explanation: Damodar River was called the Sorrow of Bengal before the DVC project.

19. Q19.The city of London is situated on the banks of which river?

    • A.Thames✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Seine
    • C.Rhine
    • D.Danube

    Explanation: London is on the River Thames.

20. Q20.Paris is situated on the banks of which river?

    • A.Thames
    • B.Seine✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Loire
    • D.Rhone

    Explanation: Paris is on the River Seine.