UPSC · Geography · Indian Rivers — Which is Longer?

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. A

   Ganga (≈ 2,525 km)

   B

   Yamuna (≈ 1,376 km)

   Higher value

   Ganga (≈ 2,525 km)

2. A

   Brahmaputra (≈ 2,900 km)

   B

   Godavari (≈ 1,465 km)

   Higher value

   Brahmaputra (≈ 2,900 km)

3. A

   Krishna (≈ 1,400 km)

   B

   Narmada (≈ 1,312 km)

   Higher value

   Krishna (≈ 1,400 km)

4. A

   Cauvery (≈ 800 km)

   B

   Tapi (≈ 724 km)

   Higher value

   Cauvery (≈ 800 km)

5. A

   Indus (≈ 3,180 km)

   B

   Ganga (≈ 2,525 km)

   Higher value

   Indus (≈ 3,180 km)

Instructions

Tap the river that is LONGER.