Question : A broad,low embankment built up along the banks of a river channel during floods is called
Option 1: Delta
Option 2: Levee
Option 3: Flood Plain
Option 4: Dune
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Correct Answer: Levee
Solution : The correct answer is Levees.
Levees are formed when sediments are deposited around the banks of the river to contain the increased flow of water in the river. It can be of two types Natural Levees and Man made Levees. Natural levees are formed naturally by subsequent flooding and deposition events. While Man Made levees are formed by forming embankment around the rivers to contain the floods.
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Question : Which river does not form a delta?
Option 1: Ganga
Option 2: Brahmaputra
Option 3: Godavari
Option 4: Tapti
Question : Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
Option 1: Narmada river
Option 2: Son river
Option 3: Betwa river
Option 4: Godavari river
Question : On which River is the Tehri dam built?
Option 1: Alakananda
Option 2: Bhagirathi
Option 3: Ganga
Option 4: Hooghly
Question : What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river ?
Option 1: Valley widening
Option 2: River rejuvenating
Option 3: Valley deepening
Option 4: Meandering
Question : Punjab has a large number of inundation canals drawing water from
Option 1: Jhelum River
Option 2: Chenab River
Option 3: Beas River
Option 4: Sutlej River
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