50 MCQs on Rivers sit in the GK360 bank, collected from
38 solved papers (2013–2026). Below are the top 49 distinct questions —
repeats across papers merged into their strongest version — with the correct answer marked,
an explanation where the bank carries one, and the source paper named on every card.
Which of the following rivers does NOT pass through Jammu & Kashmir?
A
Indus
B
Jhelum
C
Ravi
Correct
D
Chenab
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
The correct answer is Ravi, as asked in this question on Rivers.
From: Clubbed Case PMS Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 2 Geography Rivers
Which of the following rivers does not primarily pass through the core of Jammu and Kashmir?
A
Ravi
Correct
B
Jhelum
C
Chenab
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
While it touches the boundary, the Ravi River primarily flows along the border and into Punjab, unlike Jhelum and Chenab which flow centrally through the region.
From: PMS Phase-I Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 3 Geography Rivers
The Dul Hasti power project built by India is situated on which river?
A
Jhelum River
B
Beas River
C
Chenab River
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Chenab River
Correct Answer: Chenab River
The Dul Hasti is an 390 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant built on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
From: PMS Phase-I Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 4 Geography Rivers
Which river is known as the 'muddy river' of the USA?
A
Mississippi
Correct
B
Yukon
C
Rio Grande
D
Missouri
View answer & explanation
Ans: Mississippi
Correct Answer: Mississippi
The Mississippi River is famously nicknamed 'The Big Muddy' due to the large amount of silt it carries.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 5 Geography Rivers
Which river is a tributary of the Brahmaputra?
A
Meghna
B
Jamuna
Correct
C
Kaveri
D
Manasarovar
View answer & explanation
Ans: Jamuna
Correct Answer: Jamuna
The Jamuna River is the main distributary channel of the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 6 Geography Rivers
The Dul Hasti power project is built on which river?
A
Ravi
B
Jhelum
C
Indus
D
Chenab
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Chenab
Correct Answer: Chenab
The Dul Hasti Hydroelectric Power Project is located on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
From: PPSC Provincial Management Services (S&GAD) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 7 Geography Rivers
Which river does not pass through Jammu & Kashmir?
A
Indus
B
Ravi
Correct
C
Chenab
D
Jhelum
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
While the Indus, Chenab, and Jhelum flow through various parts of the Kashmir region, the Ravi River primarily flows through the Punjab plains.
From: PPSC Provincial Management Services (S&GAD) Past Paper 2026 Solved (2026) · PPSC
Q 8 Geography Rivers
Indus River Plain is formed by:
A
Volcanic activity
B
Glacial movement
C
River deposition
Correct
D
Wind erosion
View answer & explanation
Ans: River deposition
Correct Answer: River deposition
The correct answer is River deposition, as asked in this question on Rivers.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 9 Geography Rivers
Lightweight pebbles on a river bed are moved by:
A
Rolling only
B
Bouncing only
C
Both rolling and bouncing
Correct
D
Dissolving
View answer & explanation
Ans: Both rolling and bouncing
Correct Answer: Both rolling and bouncing
The correct answer is Both rolling and bouncing, as asked in this question on Rivers.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 10 Geography Rivers
Which river does not flow in Punjab?
A
Chenab
B
Jhelum
C
Beas
Correct
D
Ravi
View answer & explanation
Ans: Beas
Correct Answer: Beas
The correct answer is Beas, as asked in this question on Rivers.
From: Junior Clerk Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 11 Geography Rivers
Which river is informally called the 'Everest River'?
A
Indus
B
Yarlung Tsangpo
Correct
C
Yellow River
D
Brahmaputra
View answer & explanation
Ans: Yarlung Tsangpo
Correct Answer: Yarlung Tsangpo
The Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet is often called the 'Everest River' as it flows through the Himalayas near the Mount Everest region.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 12 Geography Rivers
The 'Three Sisters' rivers—Barrow, Nore, and Suir—flow through which country?
A
Scotland
B
Ireland
Correct
C
Wales
D
England
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ireland
Correct Answer: Ireland
The River Barrow, River Nore, and River Suir are collectively known as the Three Sisters and are located in Ireland.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (General Cadre) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 13 Geography Rivers
What is the National River of Pakistan?
A
Indus
Correct
B
Jhelum
C
Chenab
D
Ravi
View answer & explanation
Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The Indus River is the longest and the national river of Pakistan.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (General Cadre) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 14 Geography Rivers
The Bara River originates in the Tirah Valley of Bara Tehsil, Khyber District. It joins the:
A
River Kabul
Correct
B
River Swat
C
River Indus
D
River Kurram
View answer & explanation
Ans: River Kabul
Correct Answer: River Kabul
The Bara River originates in the Khyber District and eventually flows into the Kabul River.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (Research) Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 15 Geography Rivers
What is the main river of KPK?
A
Sutlej river
B
Kabul river
Correct
C
Swat river
D
Gomal river
View answer & explanation
Ans: Kabul river
Correct Answer: Kabul river
The Kabul River is the primary river flowing through Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
From: PPSC Sub Inspector Punjab Police Past Paper 2025 Solved (2025) · PPSC
Q 16 Geography Rivers
The Kunar River is also known as:
A
Swat River
B
Kabul River
C
Chitral River
Correct
D
Zhob River
View answer & explanation
Ans: Chitral River
Correct Answer: Chitral River
The Kunar River, a tributary of the Kabul River, is known as the Chitral River in its upper reaches within Pakistan.
From: PPSC Corporal (BS-11) Counter Terrorism Department Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (2024) · PPSC
Q 17 Geography Rivers
The Head Sulemanki is located on which river?
A
Ravi
B
Sutlej
Correct
C
Indus
D
Beas
View answer & explanation
Ans: Sutlej
Correct Answer: Sutlej
Head Sulemanki is a headworks situated on the Sutlej River in the Punjab province.
From: PPSC Corporal (BS-11) Counter Terrorism Department Punjab Police Past Paper 2024 (2024) · PPSC
Q 18 Geography Rivers
The Rhine flows through how many countries?
A
3
B
4
C
5
D
6
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: 6
Correct Answer: 6
The River Rhine flows through six European countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
From: PPSC Deputy Secretary/Controller of Examinations Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 19 Geography Rivers
Which among the following is a left bank tributary of the Indus River?
A
Zanskar
Correct
B
Gilgit
C
Shyok
D
Kabul
View answer & explanation
Ans: Zanskar
Correct Answer: Zanskar
The Zanskar River is the first major tributary of the Indus River, meeting it on its left bank in the Ladakh region.
From: PPSC Excise and Taxation Inspector Past Paper 2024 (Paper 2) Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 20 Geography Rivers
London is situated on the bank of which river?
A
Thames
Correct
B
Rhine
C
Danube
D
Seine
View answer & explanation
Ans: Thames
Correct Answer: Thames
The River Thames flows through southern England, including the city of London.
From: PPSC Inspector Cooperative Societies Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 21 Geography Rivers
The valley of Peshawar is drained by which river?
A
Indus
B
Chenab
C
Jhelum
D
Kabul
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Kabul
Correct Answer: Kabul
The Peshawar valley is drained primarily by the Kabul River and its tributaries.
From: PPSC Labour Officer and Inspector Past Paper 2024 Solved (2024) · PPSC
Q 22 Geography Rivers
The Yellow River is located in:
A
China
Correct
B
US
C
Austria
D
South Africa
View answer & explanation
Ans: China
Correct Answer: China
The Yellow River, also known as Huang He, is the second-longest river in China and is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Agriculture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 23 Geography Rivers
How many countries does the Rhine River pass through?
A
4
B
5
C
6
Correct
D
7
View answer & explanation
Ans: 6
Correct Answer: 6
The Rhine River passes through six countries: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
From: PPSC Assistant Administrative Officer (BS-16) Information & Culture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 24 Geography Rivers
The largest river in the world by discharge volume of water is:
A
Amazon
Correct
B
Nile
C
Indus
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Amazon
Correct Answer: Amazon
While the Nile is often considered the longest, the Amazon River in South America is universally recognized as the largest river in terms of water volume.
From: PPSC Assistant Administrative Officer (BS-16) Information & Culture Department Past Paper 2023 Solved (2023) · PPSC
Q 25 Geography Rivers
The Indus River originates from:
A
India
B
China
C
Tibet
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Tibet
Correct Answer: Tibet
The Indus River originates from the Tibetan Plateau, near Lake Manasarovar.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Solved Past Paper 2022 (2022) · PPSC
Q 26 Geography Rivers
Which river is not flowing from Jammu & Kashmir?
A
Indus
B
Chenab
C
Ravi
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Ravi
Correct Answer: Ravi
The Ravi River originates in the Himalayas in the Multhan tehsil of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, not Jammu & Kashmir.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Special Education Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 27 Geography Rivers
The largest river of Asia is:
A
Mekong
B
Indus
C
Yangtze
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Yangtze
Correct Answer: Yangtze
The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world.
From: PPSC Assistant & Junior Clerk Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 28 Geography Rivers
Pacora river is located in:
A
Italy
B
Brazil
C
Panama
Correct
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Panama
Correct Answer: Panama
The Pacora River is a river situated in the country of Panama in Central America.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) Labour & Human Resource (PESSI) Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 29 Geography Rivers
Yellow river is also called:
A
Red River
B
The Huang He
Correct
C
Green River
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: The Huang He
Correct Answer: The Huang He
The Yellow River in China is traditionally known as the Huang He River.
From: PPSC Assistant Director Processing Agriculture Department Past Paper 2022 Solved (2022) · PPSC
Q 30 Geography Rivers
The longest river in Pakistan is:
A
Ravi
B
Sutlej
C
Chenab
D
None of these
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: None of these
Correct Answer: None of these
The longest river in Pakistan is the Indus River, which is not listed among the main options.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) Disaster Management Department (Board of Revenue) Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 31 Geography Rivers
Shatt al-Arab is the river that borders two countries, which are:
A
Iran and Egypt
B
Iran and Iraq
Correct
C
Iran and Oman
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Iran and Iraq
Correct Answer: Iran and Iraq
The Shatt al-Arab is a river formed by the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates, functioning as a boundary between Iran and Iraq.
From: PPSC Office Assistant (BS-16) HUD & PHE Department Past Paper 2021 Solved (2021) · PPSC
Q 32 Geography Rivers
The River Thames is located in:
A
England
Correct
B
Scotland
C
Ireland
D
Finland
View answer & explanation
Ans: England
Correct Answer: England
The River Thames flows through southern England, famously passing through the center of London.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PESSI Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 33 Geography Rivers
The Doab between the Ravi and Chenab rivers is called:
A
Sindh Saggar
B
Rachna
Correct
C
Bari
D
Chaj Doab
View answer & explanation
Ans: Rachna
Correct Answer: Rachna
The Rechna Doab is the interfluve between the Chenab and Ravi rivers in Punjab.
From: PPSC Assistant (BS-16) PLRA Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 34 Geography Rivers
Which is the largest river of Asia?
A
Indus River
B
Yangtze River
Correct
C
Hwang Ho River
D
Ganga River
View answer & explanation
Ans: Yangtze River
Correct Answer: Yangtze River
The Yangtze is the longest river in Asia and the third longest in the world.
From: PPSC Assistant BS-16 Finance Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 35 Geography Rivers
The second longest river in South America is:
A
Orinoco River
B
Amazon River
C
Parana River
Correct
D
Madeira River
View answer & explanation
Ans: Parana River
Correct Answer: Parana River
The Paraná River is a river in south-central South America, running through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is the second longest in South America after the Amazon.
From: PPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) S&GAD Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 36 Geography Rivers
Which is the longest river of Pakistan?
A
Ravi
B
Indus
Correct
C
Jhelum
D
Chenab
View answer & explanation
Ans: Indus
Correct Answer: Indus
The Indus River is the longest river in Pakistan, traversing the entire length of the country before flowing into the Arabian Sea.
From: PPSC Data Entry Operator Punjab Police Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 37 Geography Rivers
Poonch river is tributary of:
A
Indus
B
Jhelum
Correct
C
Ravi
D
Chenab
View answer & explanation
Ans: Jhelum
Correct Answer: Jhelum
The Poonch River originates in Jammu and Kashmir and eventually flows into the Mangla Dam, making it a tributary of the Jhelum River.
From: PPSC Inspector Anti-Corruption Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 38 Geography Rivers
From where does the Jhelum River start?
A
Tibet
B
Held Kashmir
Correct
C
Azad Kashmir
D
Madhopur
View answer & explanation
Ans: Held Kashmir
Correct Answer: Held Kashmir
The Jhelum River originates from a spring at Verinag, located in Indian-administered (Held) Kashmir.
From: PPSC Junior Clerk (BS-11) Anti-Corruption Establishment Punjab Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 39 Geography Rivers
Euphrates is a long river flowing through Syria, Türkiye and:
A
Saudi-Arabia
B
Iraq
Correct
C
Yemen
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Iraq
Correct Answer: Iraq
The Euphrates River originates in Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq before merging with the Tigris.
From: PPSC Manager Auqaf Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 40 Geography Rivers
Which of the following river flows through Germany?
A
Rhine
B
Danube
C
Elbe
D
All of these
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: All of these
Correct Answer: All of these
The Rhine, Danube, and Elbe are all major rivers that flow through Germany.
From: PPSC Manager Auqaf Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 41 Geography Rivers
River Kabul joins Indus River near:
A
Dera Ismael Khan
B
Kalabagh
C
Attock
Correct
D
Nowshera
View answer & explanation
Ans: Attock
Correct Answer: Attock
The Kabul River, after flowing through Afghanistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, joins the mighty Indus River near the city of Attock.
From: PPSC PMS BS-17 Past Paper 2020 Solved - General Knowledge & General Abilities (2020) · PPSC
Q 42 Geography Rivers
Which of the following river is without delta?
A
Narmada
B
St. Lawrence
C
Indus
D
Both A and B
Correct
View answer & explanation
Ans: Both A and B
Correct Answer: Both A and B
The Narmada River and the St. Lawrence River both form estuaries when they reach the sea rather than traditional sediment deltas.
From: PPSC Ziladar Punjab Irrigation Department Past Paper 2020 Solved (2020) · PPSC
Q 43 Geography Rivers
Which is the largest river in terms of water volume and overall significance within Pakistan among Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej?
A
Chenab
Correct
B
Ravi
C
Sutlej
D
Beas
View answer & explanation
Ans: Chenab
Correct Answer: Chenab
While Sutlej is longer in total length, the Chenab River carries the highest water flow and has the longest stretch exclusively within Pakistan.
From: PPSC Provincial Management Service (PMS) BS-17 Past Paper 2019 Solved (2019) · PPSC
Q 44 Geography Rivers
The River Nile originates from ___
A
Lake Chad
B
Lake Tanganyika
C
Lake Victoria
Correct
D
Lake Malawi
View answer & explanation
Ans: Lake Victoria
Correct Answer: Lake Victoria
The White Nile, and hence the Nile system, is conventionally sourced from Lake Victoria.
From: Inspector ASF Past Paper 2015 Solved (2015) · FPSC
Q 45 Geography Rivers
Which of the following rivers is also called yellow river?
A
Hawang Ho River
Correct
B
Nile River
C
Amazon River
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Hawang Ho River
Correct Answer: Hawang Ho River
The Hwang Ho (Huang He) river of China is also called the Yellow River.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · FPSC
Q 46 Geography Rivers
Colorado is a river which flows in:
A
USA
Correct
B
UK
C
Peru
D
Brazil
View answer & explanation
Ans: USA
Correct Answer: USA
The Colorado River flows in the USA.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · FPSC
Q 47 Geography Rivers
On the banks of which river is the city of London located?
A
Severn
B
Thames
Correct
C
Avon
D
Humber
View answer & explanation
Ans: Thames
Correct Answer: Thames
London is located on the banks of the River Thames.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · FPSC
Q 48 Geography Rivers
Liverpool is situated on bank of river
A
Indus River
B
Mersey River
Correct
C
Delaware River
D
None of these
View answer & explanation
Ans: Mersey River
Correct Answer: Mersey River
Liverpool is situated on the bank of the River Mersey.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · FPSC
Q 49 Geography Rivers
Which is the longest river in the world?
A
Nile
Correct
B
Amazon
C
Volga
D
Mississippi
View answer & explanation
Ans: Nile
Correct Answer: Nile
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
From: Inspector Past Paper 2013 Solved (2013) · FPSC
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How many Rivers MCQs are there on GK360?
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