Rivers Quiz

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The Pranhita River is formed by the merging of Wardha and Wainganga in Maharashtra. Pranhita is a major tributary of Godavari and the region is noted for ancient settlements and archaeological remains, highlighting its historical and cultural significance.

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Pora River is a right bank tributary of the Nag River in southern Nagpur, Maharashtra. Its source is believed to be near Sonegao Lake or Yashoda Nagar, with confluence near Titur. It is officially recognized by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation based on British-era maps.

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Deola taluka in Nashik district, Maharashtra, is located at the confluence of Kolti and Bhawdi rivers, a regional feature. Kolti and Bhawdi are local rivers unique to this taluka, distinguishing Deola from other talukas in Nashik which have rivers like Girna, Punad, Godavari, and Kadva.

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Pritisangam in Karad, Satara district, Maharashtra, marks the confluence of Krishna and Koyna rivers. This spot is regarded both spiritually and historically significant in the state, and the rivers originate in the Western Ghats. Karad is also known as the “sugar bowl of Maharashtra.”

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Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government launched a mission to revive 75 small rivers and tributaries across the state. The initiative is a technology-driven and well-coordinated campaign guided by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It involves 10 key departments and leading technical institutes for sustainable river rejuvenation. A divisional-level monitoring committee, led by the divisional commissioner, will ensure quality and timely execution.

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Porus ruled the region between Jhelum and Chenab during Alexander’s invasion and resisted him at the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BCE.

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Vahika, also called Bahika, was an ancient region between the Indus and Sutlej, known as “Arattas” in Vedic texts. Its inhabitants included tribes like Madra and Uśīnara, and it was significant in early Punjab history.

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Doaba in Punjab is bounded by the Beas and Sutlej rivers. The name “Doaba” means “land between two rivers.” It is a fertile region known for major agricultural crops and a high NRI population. The main dialect is Doabi, and it includes districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar.

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The Beas is one of Punjab’s five rivers and flows through Gurdaspur, along with Ravi. Punjab’s name comes from its five rivers: Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab, and Jhelum. Gurdaspur district is known for this geographical feature.

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Bara culture arose around 2000 BCE in the doab between Yamuna and Sutlej rivers, in eastern Indus Valley regions of modern Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, near the Shivalik foothills.