31 August Static Quiz 2021
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31 August Static Quiz 2021 for UPSC Prelims
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1. Question
Consider the following about Mahanadi river.
1. It is the second largest river in India after Ganges.
2. Odisha and Chhattisgarh are locked in dispute over sharing of water of Mahanadi River.
3. It drains in Bay of Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: B
Justification:
Statement 3: Mahanadi is major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres and has total course of 858 kilometres. It flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It originates from highlands of Chhattisgarh through collection of array of streams and reaches Bay of Bengal. It left bank tributaries are Shivnath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo and right bank are Ong, parry river, Jonk, Telen.
Statement 1: The longest river in India is the Ganga followed by Godavari (1465 km). Brahmaputra, called Tsang-po in Tibet, though having a total length of 2900 km, flows only for 916 km in India. Statement 2: Since mid-80s, both states are in dispute. Odisha has claimed that Chhattisgarh government has been constructing dams in upper reaches of Mahanadi, depriving its farmers who are heavily dependent on river water. Chhattisgarh has been against the setting up of a tribunal, and argued that water sharing agreement was with erstwhile Madhya Pradesh government, before state bifurcated in 2000.IncorrectSolution: B
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Statement 3: Mahanadi is major river in East Central India. It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres and has total course of 858 kilometres. It flows through Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It originates from highlands of Chhattisgarh through collection of array of streams and reaches Bay of Bengal. It left bank tributaries are Shivnath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo and right bank are Ong, parry river, Jonk, Telen.
Statement 1: The longest river in India is the Ganga followed by Godavari (1465 km). Brahmaputra, called Tsang-po in Tibet, though having a total length of 2900 km, flows only for 916 km in India. Statement 2: Since mid-80s, both states are in dispute. Odisha has claimed that Chhattisgarh government has been constructing dams in upper reaches of Mahanadi, depriving its farmers who are heavily dependent on river water. Chhattisgarh has been against the setting up of a tribunal, and argued that water sharing agreement was with erstwhile Madhya Pradesh government, before state bifurcated in 2000. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements about Brahmaputra river.
1. The Brahmaputra rises in Tibet east of Mansarowar lake.
2. Its source is very close to that of the Indus and Satluj.
3. Overall, it is slightly shorter than the Indus.
4. Most of its course lies outside India.
5. It takes a U-turn into India on reaching Namcha Barwa.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: C
Justification: It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas. On reaching the Namcha Barwa (7757 m), it takes a ‘U’ turn and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh through a gorge. Here, it is called the Dihang and it is joined by the Dibang, the Lohit, the Kenula and many other tributaries to form the Brahmaputra in Assam. In Tibet the river carries a smaller volume of water and less silt as it is a cold and a dry area. In India it passes through a region of high rainfall. Here the river carries a large volume of water and considerable amount of silt. The Brahmaputra has a braided channel in its entire length in Assam and forms many riverine islands.IncorrectSolution: C
Justification: It flows eastwards parallel to the Himalayas. On reaching the Namcha Barwa (7757 m), it takes a ‘U’ turn and enters India in Arunachal Pradesh through a gorge. Here, it is called the Dihang and it is joined by the Dibang, the Lohit, the Kenula and many other tributaries to form the Brahmaputra in Assam. In Tibet the river carries a smaller volume of water and less silt as it is a cold and a dry area. In India it passes through a region of high rainfall. Here the river carries a large volume of water and considerable amount of silt. The Brahmaputra has a braided channel in its entire length in Assam and forms many riverine islands. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Main tributaries of Kaveri are
1. Bhavani
2. Amravati
3. Brahmani
4. Baitarini
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: A
Justification: The Kaveri rises in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats and it reaches the Bay of Bengal in south of Cuddalore, in Tamil Nadu. Total length of the river is about 760 km. Its main tributaries are Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini. Its basin drains parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The river Kaveri makes the second biggest waterfall in India. It is known as Sivasamudram. The Damoder, the Brahmani, the Baitarni and the Subarn rekha are major rivers flowing towards east, not tributaries.IncorrectSolution: A
Justification: The Kaveri rises in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats and it reaches the Bay of Bengal in south of Cuddalore, in Tamil Nadu. Total length of the river is about 760 km. Its main tributaries are Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini. Its basin drains parts of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The river Kaveri makes the second biggest waterfall in India. It is known as Sivasamudram. The Damoder, the Brahmani, the Baitarni and the Subarn rekha are major rivers flowing towards east, not tributaries. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Why is sedimentation harmful for reservoirs?
1. It results in rockier stream beds.
2. A lot of sedimentation may cause local flooding.
3. It adversely affects the reservoir bed habitats for the aquatic life.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: D
Justification:
Statement 1 and 2: All rivers contain sediments. When a river is stilled behind a dam, the sediments it contains sink to the bottom of the reservoir. As the sediments accumulate in the reservoir, so the dam gradually loses its ability to store water for the purposes for which it was built. If sedimentation continues, it increases water level and can even cause floods.IncorrectSolution: D
Justification:
Statement 1 and 2: All rivers contain sediments. When a river is stilled behind a dam, the sediments it contains sink to the bottom of the reservoir. As the sediments accumulate in the reservoir, so the dam gradually loses its ability to store water for the purposes for which it was built. If sedimentation continues, it increases water level and can even cause floods. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
How would you usually distinguish between a Himalayan and a Peninsular River?
1. Length of course
2. Depth of course
3. Gradient of flow
4. Sediment load
Select the correct answer using the codes below.CorrectSolution: D
Justification: Many peninsular rivers flow over hard rocky surfaces, where bed or lateral erosion is not significant, leading to lower sediment load. On the other hand, in Himalayan Rivers, course is deeper, gradient higher and course longer, which results in greater sediment load. Himalayan Rivers have many other depositional features in their floodplains. They also have well- developed Deltas. Most of the rivers of peninsular India originate in the Western Ghats and flow towards the Bay of Bengal. Thus, a large number of the Peninsular Rivers are seasonal, as their flow is dependent on rainfall. During the dry season, even the large rivers have reduced flow of water in their channels.IncorrectSolution: D
Justification: Many peninsular rivers flow over hard rocky surfaces, where bed or lateral erosion is not significant, leading to lower sediment load. On the other hand, in Himalayan Rivers, course is deeper, gradient higher and course longer, which results in greater sediment load. Himalayan Rivers have many other depositional features in their floodplains. They also have well- developed Deltas. Most of the rivers of peninsular India originate in the Western Ghats and flow towards the Bay of Bengal. Thus, a large number of the Peninsular Rivers are seasonal, as their flow is dependent on rainfall. During the dry season, even the large rivers have reduced flow of water in their channels.