Journey of a River
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Birth of a River: Tributaries and Watershed
SubtopicBirth of a River: Tributaries and Watershed under Journey of a River for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
True or False: Every river must have at least one tributary.
A.True
B.False
C.Only in summer
D.Only in winter
- 2.
What do we call the very first tiny channels of water that form a river?
A.Brooks or Creeks
B.Oceans
C.Seas
D.Pipes
- 3.
A watershed is shaped like a ________, catching water and moving it to one point.
A.Flat plate
B.Funnel
C.Ball
D.Square
- 4.
What is the primary energy source that melts glaciers to start a river?
A.The Moon
B.The Sun
C.Wind
D.Electricity
- 5.
What is the relationship between a watershed and a river system?
A.The river system is located within the watershed
B.The watershed is part of the river mouth
C.There is no relationship
D.The watershed is a type of tributary
- 6.
Where would you find 'head erosion' in a river journey?
A.At the delta
B.At the source
C.In the middle course
D.At the mouth
- 7.
A river that flows only for a few days after heavy rain is called ________.
A.Perennial
B.Permanent
C.Ephemeral
D.Glacial
- 8.
If a river system is compared to a human body, the 'source' or 'birth' would be the:
A.Feet
B.Head
C.Stomach
D.Hands
- 9.
A 'gorge' is a deep, narrow valley with very steep sides. Where is it most likely to be formed?
A.Near the river's mouth where the land is flat
B.Near the river's birth where erosion is very powerful and vertical
C.In the middle of a sandy desert
D.Underneath the ocean floor
- 10.
In the context of river birth, 'Surface Runoff' is:
A.Water that flows over the land surface into streams
B.Water that has already reached the ocean
C.Water that is stored in the clouds
D.Water used by plants for photosynthesis
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River Godavari: Journey Across India
SubtopicRiver Godavari: Journey Across India under Journey of a River for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is a way to keep the Godavari river clean?
A.Throwing garbage in it
B.Washing clothes with chemicals
C.Avoiding waste disposal into the river
D.Blocking its flow completely
- 2.
Pollution in the Godavari river is caused by:
A.Fish
B.Industrial waste
C.Rainwater
D.Planting trees
- 3.
What kind of soil is mostly found in the Godavari basin, which is good for cotton?
A.Desert soil
B.Black soil
C.Mountain soil
D.Sandy soil
- 4.
What is the main reason for the Godavari to be called 'Ganga of the South'?
A.It starts from the Himalayas
B.It is the largest and most sacred river in the south
C.It flows into the Arabian Sea
D.It is very short
- 5.
The Godavari river eventually splits into several branches. This pattern of branching out is called ________.
A.Meandering
B.Distributary system
C.Tributary system
D.Erosion
- 6.
What do the farmers in the Godavari delta primarily grow due to the abundance of water?
A.Wheat
B.Paddy (Rice)
C.Cactus
D.Apples
- 7.
Which mangrove forest is located near the mouth of the Godavari river?
A.Sundarbans
B.Coringa Mangroves
C.Pichavaram
D.Bhitarkanika
- 8.
The Godavari river is considered an 'Ancient River' compared to the Himalayan rivers. Why is it geologically older?
A.Because it was created by humans earlier
B.Because the Deccan Plateau was formed long before the Himalayan mountains
C.Because its water has more minerals
D.Because it flows faster than the Ganga
- 9.
Which of these major crops is most widely grown in the Godavari delta region of Andhra Pradesh, earning it the name 'Rice Bowl'?
A.Wheat
B.Paddy (Rice)
C.Coffee
D.Apple
- 10.
The 'Pravara' is a tributary that joins the Godavari. It is famous for the 'Bhandardara Dam'. In which state is this located?
A.Andhra Pradesh
B.Maharashtra
C.Telangana
D.Odisha
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Dams, Projects, and Human Use of Rivers
SubtopicDams, Projects, and Human Use of Rivers under Journey of a River for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The Brahmaputra river enters India through which state?
A.Rajasthan
B.Arunachal Pradesh
C.Gujarat
D.Kerala
- 2.
What do we call the water that is fit for drinking?
A.Salty water
B.Potable water
C.Muddy water
D.Stagnant water
- 3.
Which of these is a famous dam in India?
A.Eiffel Tower
B.Hirakud Dam
C.Taj Mahal
D.Red Fort
- 4.
Why should we not throw dead bodies or ashes into rivers?
A.It makes the water cold
B.It pollutes the water
C.It makes the water flow faster
D.It creates mountains
- 5.
Which of these practices helps in keeping our rivers healthy?
A.Throwing plastic bags into the water
B.Washing clothes with detergents in the river
C.Treating sewage before releasing it into the river
D.Building factories on the river bank
- 6.
What is the role of a 'Generator' in a hydroelectric power plant?
A.To pump water up the dam
B.To convert mechanical energy from the turbine into electricity
C.To clean the water
D.To measure the depth of the reservoir
- 7.
Which Indian city is famous for being located on the banks of the river Yamuna?
A.Mumbai
B.Delhi
C.Chennai
D.Bengaluru
- 8.
How does 'Urbanization' (building cities) near river banks affect the river's journey?
A.It provides more shade for the fish
B.It increases surface runoff and pollution, and reduces the natural floodplain area
C.It makes the river water taste better
D.It stops the river from evaporating
- 9.
What is the primary role of the 'Central Water Commission' (CWC) in India regarding rivers?
A.To catch all the fish in the rivers
B.To manage and plan the use of water resources, including flood control and dam safety
C.To provide boats to everyone living near a river
D.To name the new rivers that are born
- 10.
Why is 'Drip Irrigation' considered better for river conservation than 'Flood Irrigation'?
A.It uses more water from the river
B.It delivers water directly to the roots, significantly reducing the amount of water needed from the river
C.It makes the crops grow taller
D.It helps the river flow faster
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Floods, Safety, and Environmental Impact
SubtopicFloods, Safety, and Environmental Impact under Journey of a River for Grade 5 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these objects will likely float and cause a blockage in a river during a flood?
A.Heavy stones
B.Plastic bottles and bags
C.Iron nails
D.Sand particles
- 2.
River water is generally:
A.Saltwater
B.Freshwater
C.Soda water
D.Oil
- 3.
Which of these can be found at the mouth of a river?
A.A high mountain
B.A waterfall
C.A delta
D.A glacier
- 4.
If you see a sign that says 'High Tide' or 'Flood Warning' near a river, you should:
A.Stay away from the water
B.Jump into the water
C.Go for a picnic there
D.Sleep near the bank
- 5.
Study the diagram of the river's flow. If a factory located at point C releases chemical waste into the river, which other parts of the river's journey will most likely be affected by this pollution?
A.Only the mountain source at point A
B.Only the upstream area at point B
C.The downstream area at point D and the river mouth at point E
D.None of the areas, because river water only flows sideways
- 6.
Which of the following is a way to conserve our rivers?
A.Washing clothes in the river
B.Bathing cattle in the river
C.Preventing the dumping of industrial toxic waste
D.Constructing buildings on the floodplains
- 7.
How can the government help people living in areas prone to frequent flooding?
A.By building better drainage systems
B.By giving them more plastic bags
C.By building more roads on the river bed
D.By ignoring the weather reports
- 8.
If you are trapped in a building during a flood, where is the safest place to go?
A.The basement.
B.The highest floor or the roof.
C.Under a heavy table on the ground floor.
D.Outside to the nearest tree.
- 9.
What is the immediate environmental impact of 'silt' covering the leaves of aquatic plants after a flood?
A.The plants grow faster because silt is a fertilizer.
B.The plants cannot perform photosynthesis properly and may die.
C.The plants become stronger to hold the silt.
D.The silt protects the plants from being eaten by fish.
- 10.
Which factor most determines the 'shape' of a river's delta?
A.The color of the water.
B.The balance between the amount of sediment brought by the river and the strength of the sea waves/tides.
C.The number of fish living in the delta.
D.The height of the mountains where the river started.
Download the worksheet for Journey of a River - Floods, Safety, and Environmental Impact to practice offline. It includes additional chapter-level practice questions.