The Rivers of Bangladesh and the Natural Resources

At present, Bangladesh has a total of how many rivers and rivulets?

The total length of the rivers of Bangladesh is approximately:

Which of the following is NOT a main river of Bangladesh mentioned in the chapter?

Most of the known rivers of Bangladesh originated from:

All the rivers of Bangladesh ultimately fall into:

Bangladesh is described as a land of:

In India, the river Padma is known as:

The Padma has its source in:

The Ganges entered which district of Bangladesh first?

The main flow of the Brahmaputra connects with the Jamuna near:

The Jamuna unites with the Meghna at which place to assume the name Padma?

The total area adjacent to the Ganges-Padma is:

Which of the following is NOT a branch/distributary of the Padma flowing east to west?

Which river is a distributary connected with the Padma system?

The Padma falls into the Bay of Bengal flowing through:

The Brahmaputra originated at:

The Brahmaputra entered Bangladesh through which district?

Before 1787, the main stream of the Brahmaputra flowed through:

The Jamuna stream was created in 1787 due to:

After uniting with the Ganges, the Jamuna assumes the name:

The river Dholeshwari is a distributary of:

The river Buriganga is a distributary of:

Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Jamuna?

The Atrai river is a tributary of:

The length of the Brahmaputra up to the confluence of the Ganges is:

The total length of the shore of the Brahmaputra is:

Of the Brahmaputra's shore, how much is situated in Bangladesh?

The Meghna is created at the confluence of two rivers in the district of Sylhet, namely:

Both the Surma and Kushiara originated from which river?

The Meghna assumes the name Kalni near:

The Meghna unites with the old Brahmaputra near:

The Padma meets the Meghna near which place to create an estuary?

Which confluence connects with the Meghna?

Which is NOT a branch of the Meghna?

The Bowlai is a branch of:

What contributes to making Bangladesh's land more fertile?

The main river of the southeast region of Bangladesh is:

The inception point of the Karnaphuli is:

The length of the Karnaphuli is:

The Karnaphuli falls into the Bay of Bengal flowing near:

Which of the following is NOT a branch of the Karnaphuli?

The Rangkhiang is a branch of:

Which main sea port of Bangladesh sits on the bank of the Karnaphuli?

The Karnaphuli is especially important for:

The Tista originated in the hilly area of:

The Tista entered Bangladesh through which upazila?

Through which Indian places does the Tista flow before entering Bangladesh?

The Tista changed its direction in 1787 because of:

Before changing direction, the Tista was connected with which river?

After changing direction, the Tista now flows together with:

The present length of the Tista is:

The width of the Tista ranges from:

The Tista barrage project was constructed in:

The Tista barrage is supposed to play a significant role in:

The Posur is also known by which alternative name flowing south of Khulna?

The Posur falls into the Bay of Bengal through:

The length of the Posur river is:

The width of the Posur ranges from:

The Posur is so deep that ships can enter or leave which port easily throughout the year?

The Posur plays an important role as a river-route between:

The Sangu river originated from:

The Sangu entered Bangladesh through which place?

The length of the Sangu is:

The Feni river had its origin in:

The Feni river falls into the Bay of Bengal flowing by:

The Naf river is situated at the border area of:

The length of the Naf river is:

The Naf is notable for having a very wide:

The Matamuhuri river has its source in:

The Matamuhuri falls into the Bay of Bengal by the western side of:

The length of the Matamuhuri is approximately:

The rivers of Bangladesh contribute to the economy as:

Which is NOT mentioned as a cause of pollution and loss of navigability of rivers?

Why did human beings start living on riverbanks since ancient time?

Dhaka is built on the bank of which river?

Chattogram is built on the bank of:

Narayanganj is built on the bank of:

Sylhet is built on the bank of:

Cumilla is built on the bank of:

The relation between rivers and human beings is described as:

The Ganges-Kapotaksha project plans to bring under irrigation the vast area of:

The Karnaphuli multifarious project moves ships through a waterway of:

The Karnaphuli project enables cultivation of how many lakh acres of land?

Hydro-electricity is generated by building a dam at:

A negative effect of the Kaptai dam mentioned is:

The Tista barrage project benefits the people of:

Improvement of farming in greater Cumilla, Noakhali and Chattogram is becoming possible by drawing water from:

Why is dredging needed for the rivers of Bangladesh?

Ecologists are carrying on awareness programmes such as:

The water crisis in Bangladesh is partly caused by:

In many districts in the northern and southern regions, many rivers have become known as:

The north-west zone of Bangladesh faces acute water crisis for the construction of which dam?

Which rivers are dried up in the dry season due to upstream withdrawal?

Frequent excavation in rivers may be:

The flow of water in main streams is being reduced because of:

Many rivers are being dried up for:

The tide of the rivers becomes:

If rivers dry up, what crisis may occur?

The water crisis causes ecological imbalance especially in the:

The total length of the waterway of Bangladesh is approximately:

Of the total waterway, how much remains busy with marine vessels?

Which is NOT among rivers that play a role in carrying passengers?

Hydro-electricity is generated by using either the current of river-water or:

Hydro-electricity is described as a:

Hydro-electricity in Bangladesh started generating power during the:

The first hydro-electricity in Bangladesh was generated by constructing a dam across:

Bangladesh has limited scope for producing hydro-electricity because:

What percentage of commercial goods is transported through the inland water system of Bangladesh?

In which season is movement of ships rapidly decreasing in some rivers due to navigability problems?

To make trade and commerce of Bangladesh forceful, who should come forward?

The goods obtained from nature are usually called:

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural resource?

The natural resources of Bangladesh are almost the same in comparison with:

South Asian countries like India, Bangladesh and Nepal are mainly:

Where do crops grow very little in South Asia?

In which region do paddy, wheat and other crops grow several times a year?

Which crops grow plentifully in Bangladesh?

Tea is being produced in:

Which of the following is grown well in South Asia (besides paddy/wheat)?

The relation between forest and climate is:

In hot and moist climatic zones, forests grow:

Evergreen forests have been developed in:

Bangladesh is regarded as a country of fishes because of its:

Which is a big source of fishes for Bangladesh?

Various mineral resources such as gas, oil, and limestone have been found in:

Coal and limestone have been found in which region of Bangladesh?

Natural gas has also been found:

Among South Asian neighbors, which has mineral resources in abundance?

Which neighbor is still lagging behind in mineral resources?

The sun emits rays perpendicularly almost throughout the year in:

Bangladesh and other South Asian countries get a huge quantity of solar energy because they are situated in:

In Europe and the American continent, the sun gives rays:

People in colder countries spend a huge quantity of fuel to:

By using solar energy through modern technology, we can fulfill the demand of:

Getting and using water in a planned way is called:

Water exists usually in which forms?

In the cold and dry season, the use of water can be ensured through:

Misuse, scarcity and toxicity of water may cause:

Bangladesh is described as:

Although population has more than doubled in the last fifty-five years after liberation, food production has increased:

Which is the FIRST measure listed for water management?

"Ensuring Proper Use of Water" applies especially in which season?

To solve navigability problems we need:

Excavating reservoirs in the northern zone will help fulfill demand of water in:

River encroachment is mainly carried out by:

Who are described as the main active force in society for water protection?

In the southern zone, soil is salty because of:

What body should be implemented to gain Bangladesh's share of common rivers?

To protect rivers from erosion, what should be ensured?

Indiscriminate use of fertilizers and pesticides hampers:

Which national policy should be made effective for water and food security?

Which is NOT a resource of the forest?

A country should ideally have what percentage of forest of the total land area?

The actual forest percentage in Bangladesh is:

The forest areas of Bangladesh are divided into how many distinctive classes (zones)?

Which is NOT a forest zone of Bangladesh?

As per characteristics of trees, forests of Bangladesh have been classified into how many types?

Which is NOT one of the three classifications by tree characteristic?

The Tropical Evergreen and Deciduous Forest is found in the hilly regions of:

Why are these forests called evergreen?

Which districts are included in the evergreen zone?

The total area of the tropical evergreen and deciduous forest is about:

Which is NOT a mentionable tree of the evergreen region?

Which trees grow in plenty in the hilly region of Sylhet (evergreen zone)?

Rubber is cultivated in which zones?

Which is among the trees of the evergreen region?

Which is among the trees of the evergreen region?

Which is among the trees of the evergreen region?

Which is among the trees of the evergreen region?

The Tropical Deciduous Forest area comprises which districts?

In the tropical deciduous forest, leaves of the trees fall:

Why is the tropical deciduous forest also called shal forest?

Which is NOT a tree of the tropical deciduous forest?

The deciduous (shal) forest in Mymensingh, Tangail and Gazipur is known as:

The shal forest in Dinajpur is known as:

Which is among the trees of the tropical deciduous forest?

Which is among the trees of the tropical deciduous forest?

Which is among the trees of the tropical deciduous forest?

Which is among the trees of the tropical deciduous forest?

Which is among the trees of the tropical deciduous forest?

The Mangrove or Goran forest grows on:

The Mangrove forest is found near the seashore of:

The Sundarban is part of which forest type?

Which is NOT a tree of the Mangrove forest?

Which is among the trees of the Mangrove forest?

Which is among the trees of the Mangrove forest?

Which is among the trees of the Mangrove forest?

Which is among the trees of the Mangrove forest?

Which is among the trees of the Mangrove forest?

The forest land is important for the national life of Bangladesh because of:

Which is the most important natural resource of Bangladesh according to the chapter?

By how many times has crop production increased in the last forty years after liberation?

To produce more crops, Bangladesh should use:

The economic development of agriculture and industry depends on:

Which natural resources contribute to mills and industries?

Where is the origin of the Matamuhuri River?

The characteristics of Gajhari trees are: i. All leaves fall during different seasons; ii. Their leaves remain evergreen; iii. They grow in saline soil. Which of the following is correct?

Sajib went on a study tour to a forest in the eastern region of India and noticed tall trees. Which tree grows in the forest seen by Sajib?

Where in Bangladesh is a similar (eastern India) forest found?

Where is the Naf River located?