River Systems in India: Ganges River

What is the length of the Ganges River?

• 4,500 kilometers (2,796 miles)

• 2,525 kilometers (1,569 miles)

• 1,200 kilometers (746 miles)

• 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles)

Which two rivers join to form the Ganges River?

• Indus and Brahmaputra

• Bhagirathi and Alaknanda

• Yamuna and Godavari

• Narmada and Tapi

What is the significance of the Ganges River in Hinduism?

• The Ganges River has no spiritual significance in Hinduism.

• The Ganges River is considered sacred and is worshipped as a purifier in Hinduism.

• The Ganges River is considered a source of impurity in Hinduism.

• The Ganges River is believed to be cursed in Hinduism.

Name the city that is considered the spiritual capital of India located on the banks of the Ganges River.

• Mumbai

• Delhi

• Varanasi

• Kolkata

What is the largest tributary of the Ganges River?

• Indus River

• Yamuna River

• Brahmaputra River

• Nile River

Which glacier is the primary source of the Ganges River?

• K2 Glacier

• Everest Glacier

• Gangotri Glacier

• Himalaya Glacier

What is the average depth of the Ganges River?

• The average depth of the Ganges River is approximately 52 feet.

• The average depth of the Ganges River is approximately 30 feet.

• The average depth of the Ganges River is approximately 100 feet.

• The average depth of the Ganges River is approximately 75 feet.

Which endangered species is found in the Ganges River?

• Ganges River Turtle

• Ganges River Crocodile

• Ganges River Shark

• Ganges River Dolphin

What is the total drainage area of the Ganges River basin?

• 750,000 square kilometers

• 1,350,000 square kilometers

• 1,080,000 square kilometers

• 2,500,000 square kilometers

Name the national park located along the Ganges River known for its wildlife diversity.

• Ranthambore National Park

• Sundarbans National Park

• Kaziranga National Park

• Jim Corbett National Park