Static Quiz 03 January 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 03 January 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding river systems in India:
1. The Brahmaputra River flows through more states in India compared to the Ganga River.
2. The Narmada River does not flow through a rift valley, unlike most other rivers in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Brahmaputra River flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, in India. In contrast, the Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Hence, the Ganga flows through more states in India than the Brahmaputra.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Narmada River flows through a rift valley, making it geologically unique. Most Indian rivers do not flow through rift valleys but instead follow their natural drainage pattern.IncorrectAnswer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Incorrect. The Brahmaputra River flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, in India. In contrast, the Ganga flows through Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Hence, the Ganga flows through more states in India than the Brahmaputra.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Narmada River flows through a rift valley, making it geologically unique. Most Indian rivers do not flow through rift valleys but instead follow their natural drainage pattern. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following rivers and their tributaries:
1. Krishna River – Bhima
2. Godavari River – Tungabhadra
3. Mahanadi River – Seonath
4. Kaveri River – Amravati
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?CorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
• Pair 1: Correct. Bhima is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
• Pair 2: Incorrect. Tungabhadra is a tributary of the Krishna River, not the Godavari.
• Pair 3: Correct. Seonath is the longest tributary of the Mahanadi River.
• Pair 4: Correct. Amravati is a tributary of the Kaveri River.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 3, and 4 only
Explanation:
• Pair 1: Correct. Bhima is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
• Pair 2: Incorrect. Tungabhadra is a tributary of the Krishna River, not the Godavari.
• Pair 3: Correct. Seonath is the longest tributary of the Mahanadi River.
• Pair 4: Correct. Amravati is a tributary of the Kaveri River. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular river systems:
1. The Godavari is often referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga.’
2. The Mahanadi River originates in Odisha.
3. The Kaveri River is the longest river in Tamil Nadu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?CorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Godavari is referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ due to its length and importance in southern India.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Mahanadi originates from Chhattisgarh, not Odisha.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Kaveri is the longest river flowing through Tamil NaduIncorrectAnswer: (b) 1 and 3 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Godavari is referred to as the ‘Dakshin Ganga’ due to its length and importance in southern India.
• Statement 2: Incorrect. The Mahanadi originates from Chhattisgarh, not Odisha.
• Statement 3: Correct. The Kaveri is the longest river flowing through Tamil Nadu - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following rivers flow into the Arabian Sea?
1. Periyar
2. Mandovi
3. Vaigai
4. Sabarmati
Select the correct answer using the code given below:CorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
• Periyar River: Flows into the Arabian Sea. It is the longest river in Kerala.
• Mandovi River: Flows into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the major rivers in Goa.
• Vaigai River: Incorrect. The Vaigai flows into the Bay of Bengal.
• Sabarmati River: Flows into the Arabian Sea, originating from the Aravalli Hills.IncorrectAnswer: (c) 1, 2, and 4 only
Explanation:
• Periyar River: Flows into the Arabian Sea. It is the longest river in Kerala.
• Mandovi River: Flows into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the major rivers in Goa.
• Vaigai River: Incorrect. The Vaigai flows into the Bay of Bengal.
• Sabarmati River: Flows into the Arabian Sea, originating from the Aravalli Hills. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Match the following rivers with their respective features:
River Feature
1. Chambal A. Known for badland topography
2. Tapi B. Originates in Madhya Pradesh
3. Bhagirathi C. Originates from Gangotri
4. Sabarmati D. Originates in RajasthanWhich of the pairs are correctly matched?
CorrectAnswer: (a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Explanation:
• Chambal River: Correct. It is known for badland topography caused by extensive soil erosion.
• Tapi River: Correct. It originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat before draining into the Arabian Sea.
• Bhagirathi River: Correct. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and is one of the two headstreams of the Ganga.
• Sabarmati River: Correct. It originates from Rajasthan and flows into the Arabian Sea, passing through Gujarat.IncorrectAnswer: (a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Explanation:
• Chambal River: Correct. It is known for badland topography caused by extensive soil erosion.
• Tapi River: Correct. It originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat before draining into the Arabian Sea.
• Bhagirathi River: Correct. It originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and is one of the two headstreams of the Ganga.
• Sabarmati River: Correct. It originates from Rajasthan and flows into the Arabian Sea, passing through Gujarat.
