River Systems in India: Indus River

What is the length of the Indus River?

• 3,180 kilometers (1,980 miles)

• 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles)

• 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles)

• 2,500 kilometers (1,553 miles)

Which mountain range does the Indus River originate from?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

Name the two main tributaries of the Indus River.

• Godavari River and Krishna River

• Ganges River and Brahmaputra River

• Yamuna River and Sutlej River

• Jhelum River and Chenab River

Which countries does the Indus River flow through?

• Nepal

• Pakistan, India, China

• Bangladesh

• Afghanistan

What is the significance of the Indus River in the history of India?

• The Indus River was the site of the first Indian independence movement.

• The Indus River was the cradle of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's oldest urban civilizations.

• The Indus River played a major role in the development of Buddhism in India.

• The Indus River was named after a famous Indian emperor.

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

• 1,165,000 square kilometers

• 2,000,000 square kilometers

• 1,500,000 square kilometers

• 900,000 square kilometers

Which city is located at the confluence of the Indus River and Zanskar River?

• Mumbai

• Leh

• Delhi

• Chennai

What is the main source of water for the Indus River?

• Rainfall from the Arabian Sea

• Meltwater from the Andes Mountains

• Underground springs from the Sahara Desert

• Melting snow and glaciers in the Himalayas

What is the average discharge of the Indus River?

• 3,500 cubic meters per second

• 1,200 cubic meters per second

• 4,800 cubic meters per second

• 2,900 cubic meters per second

Which dam is built on the Indus River in Pakistan?

• Mangla Dam

• Warsak Dam

• Hirakud Dam

• Tarbela Dam