Welcome to the lifelines of India – its majestic rivers, coursing through the landscape, nourishing civilizations, and shaping history. For UPSC aspirants, understanding the rivers of India isn’t just about memorizing names; it’s about comprehending the socio-economic, cultural, and environmental significance that these rivers hold.
In this blog series, we embark on a fascinating journey down the riverbanks of India, armed with the invaluable tool of mnemonics. Mnemonics offer a systematic approach to memorization, enabling aspirants to retain and recall key details about Indian rivers effortlessly.
Ganga River System
- Left bank:
Mnemonic: Ram ne Gomat me Ghaghra pahen kar Ganda dance kiya, Koso se log dekhne aaye kyunki wo Mahan aadmi hain
Ramganga, Gomti, Ghaghra, Gandak, Kosi, Mahananda - Right bank:
Mnemonic: YaSoDa Ka Putra Chandan
Yamuna, Son, Damodar, Karamnasa, Punpun, Chandan
Indus River System
Mnemonic: Inspector John Chale Ravi Bhai ke Sath
Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Satluj
First 3 are in control of Pakistan and later 3 with India.
Yamuna River System
Mnemonic: Yamuna, Chamba aur Sharda Beta send Tons of Cane to Sindh.
Chambal, Sharda, Betwa, Tons, Ken and Sindh
Brahmaputra River System
Mnemonic: Manas and Tista watched Dabang Dhansiri and Subandiri Looting.
Manas, Tista, Dibang, Dhansiri, Subansiri and Lohit
Godavari River System
Mnemonic: Indravati ne Manjhari aur Bindu ke Sharbat Pila ke Pran bachaye.
Indravati, Manjira, Bindusara, Sarbari, Penganga, Pranhita
Krishna River System
Mnemonic: Bhima Tu Ghar per Ved Ko Dundhna Warna Didi Masal degi.
Bhima, Tungbhadra, Ghatprabha, Vedavati, Koyna, Dudhganga, Warna, Dindi, Musi
Narmada River System
Mnemonic: Narmada Dhundhe Koyla aur Tawa to feed Bhukhi Hiran.
Dudhi, Kolar, Tawa, Bhukhi, Hiran.
Also read Mnemonics for National Park.