MCQ
Q.
Luni river originates from which district of Rajasthan?
Correct Answer: B
The correct answer is Ajmer.
Key Points
- Luni river:
- The river originates at the confluence of two streams Saraswati and Sagarmati near Govindgarh of Ajmer district.
- It flows in Ajmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jodhpur, Barmer. Jallore and drains in Rann of Kutch.
- The water is fresh till Balotars of Barmer after that its water becomes salty.
- The main tributaries of Luni joining from the left are the Lilri, the Guhiya, the Sukri, the Jawai, the Bandi (Hemawas), the Khari Bandi, the Sukri Bandi, and the Sagi.
- Jojri is the only major tributary that joins the Luni river from the right.
- The Dantiwada dam and the Sipu dam are constructed on the Luni river.
- The main irrigation scheme in the Luni basin is Jawai dam, Jaswant Sagar dam, Hemavas, Sardar samand.
Additional Information
- Jaipur:
- Banganga, Bandi, Dhund, Morrel, Sabi are the river that flows in Jaipur.
- Jaipur is also known as the 'Pink City', of India.
- Udaipur:
- Banas, Ahar, Berach, Wakal, Gomti, Som, Jakham, Sabarmati, Sei are the river that flows in Udaipur.
- Nagaur:
- Luni, Mantha, Harsor are the rivers that flow in Nagaur.