- What is the longest river in Bangladesh?
- A) Jamuna
- B) Ganges
- C) Padma
- D) Meghna
Answer: C) Padma
- Which river is known as the Ganges in India and the Padma in Bangladesh?
- A) Jamuna
- B) Ganges
- C) Padma
- D) Brahmaputra
Answer: C) Padma
- Which river is formed by the confluence of the Ganges and Jamuna rivers?
- A) Meghna
- B) Padma
- C) Karnaphuli
- D) Buriganga
Answer: A) Meghna
- What is the primary purpose of the rivers in Bangladesh?
- A) Recreation
- B) Agriculture
- C) Transportation
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is the second-largest in Bangladesh?
- A) Jamuna
- B) Meghna
- C) Padma
- D) Surma
Answer: A) Jamuna
- The Brahmaputra River enters Bangladesh from which country?
- A) India
- B) Nepal
- C) Myanmar
- D) Bhutan
Answer: D) Bhutan
- Which river is primarily used for the transportation of goods in Dhaka?
- A) Meghna
- B) Buriganga
- C) Jamuna
- D) Padma
Answer: B) Buriganga
- What type of river system is predominant in Bangladesh?
- A) Deltaic
- B) Alpine
- C) Braided
- D) Meandering
Answer: A) Deltaic
- Which river is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular tourist destination?
- A) Padma
- B) Jamuna
- C) Karnaphuli
- D) Buriganga
Answer: C) Karnaphuli
- What major problem do the rivers of Bangladesh face?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Pollution
- C) Flooding
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers is known as the:
- A) Sundarbans
- B) Delta
- C) Estuary
- D) River Basin
Answer: B) Delta
- Which river flows through the capital city of Dhaka?
- A) Jamuna
- B) Buriganga
- C) Padma
- D) Meghna
Answer: B) Buriganga
- Which river is famous for its boat races during festivals?
- A) Meghna
- B) Jamuna
- C) Buriganga
- D) Padma
Answer: C) Buriganga
- The Surma River primarily flows through which division of Bangladesh?
- A) Dhaka
- B) Sylhet
- C) Chattogram
- D) Khulna
Answer: B) Sylhet
- Which river is often referred to as the “mother of all rivers” in Bangladesh?
- A) Ganges
- B) Brahmaputra
- C) Padma
- D) Meghna
Answer: C) Padma
- What is the primary source of water for agriculture in Bangladesh?
- A) Rainwater
- B) Rivers
- C) Groundwater
- D) Lakes
Answer: B) Rivers
- Which river is known for its high sediment load?
- A) Padma
- B) Jamuna
- C) Meghna
- D) Buriganga
Answer: A) Padma
- What major environmental issue affects the rivers of Bangladesh?
- A) Salinity intrusion
- B) Soil erosion
- C) Water pollution
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river forms part of the international border between Bangladesh and India?
- A) Brahmaputra
- B) Ganges
- C) Padma
- D) Meghna
Answer: A) Brahmaputra
- What is the main tributary of the Ganges in Bangladesh?
- A) Padma
- B) Jamuna
- C) Meghna
- D) Buriganga
Answer: A) Padma
- Which river is known for its historical significance during the Mughal era?
- A) Jamuna
- B) Buriganga
- C) Padma
- D) Meghna
Answer: B) Buriganga
- The Karnaphuli River is primarily located in which district?
- A) Dhaka
- B) Chattogram
- C) Sylhet
- D) Khulna
Answer: B) Chattogram
- What is the main cause of riverbank erosion in Bangladesh?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Heavy rainfall
- C) Human activities
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is famous for the annual boat race held during the monsoon season?
- A) Padma
- B) Jamuna
- C) Buriganga
- D) Meghna
Answer: A) Padma
- Which river has the largest delta in the world?
- A) Nile
- B) Ganges-Brahmaputra
- C) Mississippi
- D) Amazon
Answer: B) Ganges-Brahmaputra
- The Meghna River is crucial for which type of ecosystem?
- A) Marine
- B) Wetland
- C) Desert
- D) Forest
Answer: B) Wetland
- What is the main fishing ground in Bangladesh?
- A) Padma River
- B) Bay of Bengal
- C) Meghna River
- D) Buriganga River
Answer: B) Bay of Bengal
- Which river is known for its high biodiversity?
- A) Jamuna
- B) Meghna
- C) Buriganga
- D) Karnaphuli
Answer: D) Karnaphuli
- The rivers of Bangladesh are part of which major river system?
- A) Amazon
- B) Nile
- C) Ganges-Brahmaputra
- D) Mississippi
Answer: C) Ganges-Brahmaputra
- What is the primary factor influencing the seasonal flooding of rivers in Bangladesh?
- A) Snowmelt
- B) Monsoon rains
- C) Deforestation
- D) Urbanization
Answer: B) Monsoon rains
| River Name | Length (approx.) | Major Regions | Significance |
| Ganges (Padma) | 2,525 km (total) | Various | Major source of freshwater; vital for agriculture and transportation. |
| Brahmaputra | 2,900 km (total) | Northern Bangladesh | Forms part of the border with India; significant for biodiversity. |
| Meghna | 1,200 km (total) | Eastern Bangladesh | Flows into the Bay of Bengal; important for fisheries and flood control. |
| Jamuna | 1,667 km (total) | Central Bangladesh | Known for its strong current; crucial for irrigation. |
| Buriganga | 35 km | Dhaka | Main river flowing through the capital; important for transportation and trade. |
| Karnaphuli | 256 km | Chattogram | Key for shipping and trade; supports local industries. |
| Surma | 225 km | Sylhet | Important for irrigation; known for its scenic beauty. |
| Padma | 120 km (in Bangladesh) | Central Bangladesh | Major tributary of the Ganges; critical for agriculture and commerce. |
| Teesta | 130 km | Northern Bangladesh | Vital for irrigation; flows into the Brahmaputra. |
| Madhumati | 90 km | Southern Bangladesh | Supports local fisheries and agriculture. |