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Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK Questions – MPSC Practice Set
Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK Questions – MPSC Practice Set
Published On:
9/30/2026
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A Different Way to Study Maharashtra Geography
For competitive examinations, Maharashtra Geography should not be treated as a collection of isolated facts.
A river has a basin. A basin has tributaries. A river may have one or more important dams. A dam is connected with a district, irrigation project, water supply or hydroelectric development.
The real learning begins when you can connect these facts.
For example, knowing Ujjani Dam is useful. But knowing that Ujjani is associated with the Bhima River, that the Bhima is part of the Krishna river system, and that Ujjani has major irrigation and water-supply significance creates a much stronger geographical connection.
This is the idea behind this GoPract practice set.
Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK Questions – MPSC Practice Set is designed as a connecting layer between learning and revision.
First understand the Rivers of Maharashtra.
Then study the 50 Important Dams of Maharashtra.
Then test yourself with these 25 Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK Questions.
Finally, continue regular practice through GoPract Daily GK.
The GoPract Learning Cycle
Understand ? Connect ? Practise ? Revise
This approach is useful not only for MPSC but also for candidates preparing for Maharashtra Police Bharti, Talathi, Group C and other Maharashtra competitive examinations where Maharashtra Geography forms part of the syllabus.
Before You Start
Try answering every question without looking at the answer key.
More importantly, do not learn only the correct option. For each question, ask yourself:
River ? Dam ? District/Region ? Basin
For detailed river information, explore Rivers of Maharashtra.
For dam-specific revision, study 50 Important Dams of Maharashtra.
For regular Maharashtra GK practice, continue with GoPract Daily GK MCQs.
25 Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK Questions
1. Bhandardara Dam is constructed on which river?
- A) Godavari
- B) Pravara
- C) Mula
- D) Girna
2. Radhanagari Dam is associated with which river?
- A) Warna
- B) Krishna
- C) Bhogawati
- D) Panchganga
3. Yeldari Dam is constructed on which river?
- A) Purna
- B) Penganga
- C) Manjara
- D) Sindphana
4. Which river is associated with Ujjani Dam?
- A) Krishna
- B) Nira
- C) Godavari
- D) Bhima
5. Jayakwadi Dam is constructed across which major river?
- A) Godavari
- B) Purna
- C) Manjara
- D) Pravara
6. Which dam is associated with the Venna River?
- A) Dhom
- B) Kanher
- C) Warna
- D) Urmodi
7. Majalgaon Dam is constructed on which river?
- A) Sindphana
- B) Manjara
- C) Godavari
- D) Terna
8. Which dam is associated with the Kukadi River?
- A) Ghod
- B) Panshet
- C) Manikdoh
- D) Bhama Askhed
9. Isapur Dam is associated with which river?
- A) Purna
- B) Penganga
- C) Wardha
- D) Manjara
10. Which dam is associated with the Nira River?
- A) Nira Deoghar
- B) Dhom
- C) Panshet
- D) Mulshi
11. Totladoh Dam is constructed on which river?
- A) Kanhan
- B) Wardha
- C) Pench
- D) Wainganga
12. Which dam is associated with the Ambi River?
- A) Mulshi
- B) Panshet
- C) Pawana
- D) Mula
13. Dhom Dam is constructed on which river?
- A) Krishna
- B) Koyna
- C) Venna
- D) Warna
14. Which river is associated with Warna Dam?
- A) Panchganga
- B) Dudhaganga
- C) Warna
- D) Krishna
15. Which of the following correctly identifies the river associated with Koyna Dam?
- A) Krishna
- B) Koyna
- C) Bhima
- D) Warna
16. Which dam is associated with the Dudhaganga River?
- A) Dudhaganga Dam
- B) Radhanagari Dam
- C) Warna Dam
- D) Kanher Dam
17. Which dam is associated with the Kadwa River?
- A) Gangapur
- B) Palkhed
- C) Darna
- D) Girna
18. Karanjwan Dam is associated with which river?
- A) Kadwa
- B) Girna
- C) Darna
- D) Godavari
19. Which dam is associated with the Manar River?
- A) Manjara
- B) Manar
- C) Majalgaon
- D) Isapur
20. Which dam is associated with the Surya River?
- A) Tansa
- B) Bhatsa
- C) Surya
- D) Vaitarna
21. Hatnur Dam is associated with which major river?
- A) Tapi
- B) Godavari
- C) Girna
- D) Purna
22. Which dam is associated with the Tarali River?
- A) Urmodi
- B) Kanher
- C) Tarali
- D) Dhom
23. Which of the following is the correct river–dam pair?
- A) Dhom — Venna
- B) Kanher — Krishna
- C) Radhanagari — Bhogawati
- D) Warna — Nira
24. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
- A) Isapur — Penganga
- B) Jayakwadi — Bhima
- C) Ujjani — Godavari
- D) Totladoh — Wardha
25. Consider the following river–dam pairs:
- Koyna — Koyna
- Jayakwadi — Godavari
- Ujjani — Bhima
- Totladoh — Pench
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
- A) Only 1 and 2
- B) Only 2 and 3
- C) Only 1, 3 and 4
- D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer Key
- B
- C
- A
- D
- A
- B
- A
- C
- B
- A
- C
- B
- A
- C
- B
- A
- B
- A
- B
- C
- A
- C
- C
- A
- D
Expert Strategy: Don't Memorise 25 Answers
The objective of this practice set is not to make you remember “Question 7 = A.” Instead, build geographical associations.
Example 1
Bhogawati ? Radhanagari
Then extend the chain: Bhogawati ? Radhanagari ? Kolhapur
Example 2
Bhima ? Ujjani
Extend it: Bhima ? Ujjani ? Krishna river system
Example 3
Penganga ? Isapur
Extend it: Penganga ? Isapur ? Godavari basin
Example 4
Pench ? Totladoh
Extend it: Pench ? Totladoh ? Vidarbha
This is the kind of interconnected recall that can help when an examination changes the question format.
Maharashtra Rivers and Dams: The Revision Chain
Step 1 — Understand the Rivers
Start with Rivers of Maharashtra.
- Major rivers
- Tributaries
- River systems
- Drainage direction
- Basins
Step 2 — Connect the Dams
Move to 50 Important Dams of Maharashtra.
- Dam
- River
- District
- Completion year
- Major purpose
Step 3 — Test Yourself
Return to this page and attempt the 25 Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK Questions without checking the answers.
Step 4 — Continue Daily Practice
Use GoPract Daily GK for regular Maharashtra GK and competitive-exam practice.
Why GoPract Connects These Resources
Competitive-exam preparation should not always mean creating another isolated page for every possible keyword.
A strong learning system connects related knowledge.
Rivers of Maharashtra
Concept & geographical foundation
50 Important Dams of Maharashtra
Detailed dam reference
Rivers and Dams GK Questions
Application & recall
Daily GK
Regular practice
This creates a connected preparation ecosystem rather than four competing pages targeting the same search intent.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the main purpose of this Maharashtra Rivers and Dams GK practice set?
The purpose is to test the candidate's ability to connect Maharashtra's rivers with important dams and related geographical information.
2. Are these questions useful for MPSC preparation?
Yes. They are designed as Maharashtra Geography practice questions for MPSC aspirants and can also support preparation for other Maharashtra competitive examinations.
3. Should I study rivers before dams?
A useful sequence is to understand the major rivers and river systems first, followed by important dams and then combined practice questions.
4. How can I remember Maharashtra dams easily?
Instead of memorising dam names independently, create associations such as Dam ? River ? District ? Basin ? Purpose. This gives you multiple recall points.
5. Where should I study Maharashtra rivers?
Use the GoPract Rivers of Maharashtra reference resource before attempting the combined MCQs.
6. Where can I study important dams of Maharashtra?
The GoPract 50 Important Dams of Maharashtra guide provides a dedicated reference resource for dam-related revision.
Final GoPract Revision Challenge
Now try to answer these without looking anywhere:
Bhogawati ? ?
Purna ? ?
Penganga ? ?
Bhima ? ?
Pench ? ?
Nira ? ?
Venna ? ?
Warna ? ?
If you can recall the associated dams quickly, you are building the exact river–dam connection this practice set is designed to develop.
Don't just memorise Maharashtra Geography. Connect it.
Learn the River. Understand the Dam. Connect the Geography. Practise with GoPract.
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