Q. Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh is situated on the bank of which river? [UPSSSC 2013]
Answer: Rapti
Notes: Gorakhpur district lies on the bank of the Rapti River, which flows from Nepal into eastern Uttar Pradesh. The Rapti is historically known for causing floods in the region. Ghaghara, Gandak, and Saryu are other major rivers in Uttar Pradesh but do not flow through Gorakhpur.