General Knowledge Quiz on Rivers of the World

Rivers are one of the most important parts of our planets. They are our lifeline as they provide us with water to drink, helps in farming, supports different businesses, as well as also serves as a home for different animals and plants. 

Many civilizations around the world grew near the banks of these rivers. Not only that, rivers still continue to shape the economic structure of countries as well as play an important role in history. 

That is why here is a quiz based on rivers around the world that will test your knowledge as well as help you understand interesting facts about rivers. 

GK Quiz on Rivers of the World

Question 1: Which is the longest river in the world? 

A) Nile river 

B) Amazon river 

C) Yangtze river 

D) Yenisie river

Answer: A) Nile River 

Explanation: The Guinness World Record mentions: “The Nile is credited as the longest river in the world. Its main source is Lake Victoria in east central Africa. From its farthest stream in Burundi, it extends 6,695 km (4,160 miles) in length.”

Question 2: Which river has the largest volume of water in the world? 

A) Ganges river 

B) Nile river

C) Danube river 

D) Amazon river 

Answer: D) Amazon river 

Explanation: The World Wildlife Fund mentions: “Coming a close second after the Nile as the world’s longest river, the Amazon River sets the record in terms of the sheer volume of water that it carries – a mind-boggling average discharge of 219,000 m3/sec of water.”

Question 3: Which is the longest river that flows entirely in a single country?

A) Congo river 

B) Yangtze river 

C) Volga river 

D) Zambezi river

Answer: B) Yangtze river 

Explanation: It is the largest river that completely flows inside China. 

Question 4: Which is the longest river in Europe?

A) Rhine river 

B) Seine river 

C) Ganges river 

D) Volga river 

Answer: D) Volga river

Explanation: It is around 3,531 to 3,690 kilometers and flows entirely in Russia. 

Question 5: Which river is usually called the “Father of Waters”? 

A) Mississippi river

B) Mekong river 

C) Amazon river 

D) Rio Grande

Answer: A) Mississippi river

Explanation: This title is given to this river because it is the largest and longest river system in North America. 

Question 6: Which is the most sacred river in India?

A) Narmada river 

B) Godavari river

C) Ganges river

D) Yamuna river 

Answer: C) Ganges river

Explanation: Ganges river is majorly connected to Indian history and religion. It originates from the Himalayas. 

Question 7: Where does the Jordan river empties? 

A) Red Sea 

B) Dead Sea 

C) Black Sea 

D) Caspian Sea

Answer: B) Dead Sea

Explanation: The end point of the Jordan river is Dead Sea which is the saltiest water body on earth. 

Question 8: Which is the second largest river in Africa? 

A) Zambezi river

B) Jordan river 

C) Limpopo river 

D) Congo river 

Answer: D) Congo river 

Explanation: It is the second largest river in the region after the Nile. The total length of the Congo river is approximately 4,700 km (2,900 miles). 

Question 9: Which river is also known as the cradle of Chinese civilization? 

A) Yellow river

B) Yangtze river 

C) Mekong river 

D) Colorado river 

Answer: A) Yellow river 

Explanation: Early Chinese civilizations used to live along the banks of this river for thousands of years that is why it is given this title. 

Question 10: Which is the longest river in Australia?

A) Rio Grande river 

B) Murray river

C) Murray Darling river

D) Rhine river

Answer: C) Murray Darling river

Explanation: While Murray river is the longest but if the Murray Darling river is combined then it reaches 2,844 kilometers (1,767 miles).