Odisha, located on the eastern coast of India, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, natural resources, and historical significance. Known as the “Soul of Incredible India,” it boasts unique traditions, diverse landscapes, and vibrant festivals.
Questions:
Questions
Q1. Which river is known as the “the Sorrow of Odisha”?
Q2. What is the total length of the Mahanadi River?
Q3. Where does the Subarnarekha River originate?
Q4. Which river forms the largest delta in Odisha?
Q5. What is the origin point of the Baitarani River?
Q6. The Nagavali River is also known by which other name?
Q7. Which river meets the Bay of Bengal near Talsari?
Q8. What is the length of the Rushikulya River?
Q9. Name the tributaries of the Vamsadhara River.
Q10. Where does the Bahuda River meet the Bay of Bengal?
Q11. What is the total drainage area of the Subarnarekha River?
Q12. Which river originates from Rushimala Hills in Kandhamal?
Q13. The Indravati River is a tributary of which major river system?
Q14. In which district does the Kolab River originate?
Q15. Which river is flashy in nature and flows eastward in Odisha?
Q16. What is the elevation of the origin of the Nagavali River?
Q17. Which river flows through Ganjam district and into the Bay of Bengal?
Q18. Name two tributaries of the Brahmani River.
Q19. Which river originates near Manakarancho village in Keonjhar district?
Q20. What is the significance of the Mahendratanaya River?
Answers:
S1. Ans: Mahanadi
S2. Ans: 851 km
S3. Ans: Near Piska/Nagri, Ranchi, Jharkhand
S4. Ans: Mahanadi River
S5. Ans: Near Manakarancho village in Keonjhar district
S6. Ans: Langulya
S7. Ans: Subarnarekha River
S8. Ans: 165 km
S9. Ans: Mahendratanaya
S10. Ans: Near Sunapurapeta village, Odisha
S11. Ans: 18,951 square kilometers
S12. Ans: Rushikulya River
S13. Ans: Godavari River
S14. Ans: Koraput district
S15. Ans: Baitarani River
S16. Ans: 1,300 meters
S17. Ans: Rushikulya River
S18. Ans: Sankh and South Koel Rivers
S19. Ans: Baitarani River
S20. Ans: It is a major tributary of the Vamsadhara River.
| Question of the Day |
| Which of the following rivers does NOT directly drain into the Bay of Bengal? (a) Mahanadi (b) Brahmani (c) Indravati (d) Rushikulya |
