11. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Achanakamar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve?
1. It extends across the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
2. It is a part of UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Achanakamar- Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve extends across the states of Madhya Pradesh (Anupur and
Dindori districts) and Chhattisgarh (Bilaspur district). It is a part of UNESCO Man And Biosphere Programme
12. Which of the following rivers originated from Amarkantak of the Maikal hills?
[A] Narmada
[B] Tapi
[C] Mahi
[D] Mahanadi
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Correct Answer: A [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada river originated from Amarkantak of the Maikal hills (Chattisgarh). It flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges.
13. Which among the following matches of rivers and their sources are correct?
1. Brahmaputra- Angsi Glacier
2. Damodar- Chotonagpur Plateau
3. Mahananda- Darjeeling Hills
4. Son- Amarkantak Plateau
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The correct pairs are Brahmaputra- Angsi Glacier (Kailash/ Mansarovar), Damodar- Chotonagpur Plateau (Palamau hills), Mahananda- Darjeeling Hills, Son- Amarkantak Plateau.
14. Amarkantak plateau in the Maikal hills is the origin of which of the following river?
[A] Ghaggar
[B] Narmada
[C] Chambal
[D] Gandak
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Correct Answer: B [Narmada]
Notes:
The origin Narmada river is situated on the Amarkantak Hill in Anuppur District of East Madhya Pradesh. Amarkantak region is s the meeting point of the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
15. The source of which among the following three rivers of the peninsula India is the Amarkantak region?
[A] Son, Mahanadi, Narmada
[B] Narmada, Krishna Godavari
[C] Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery
[D] Chambal, Betwa, Luni
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Correct Answer: A [Son, Mahanadi, Narmada]
Notes:
Son, Mahanadi and Narmada rivers originate from the Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh.
16. Which of the following pairs of rivers and their origins are correctly matched:
- Ganga – Gaumukh
- Son – Amarkantak
- Godavari – Trimbakeshwar
- Krishna – Mahabaleshwar
Select the correct option using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Ganga originates from the Gaumukh glacier, Son from Amarkantak plateau, Godavari from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra, and Krishna from Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. All four pairs are correctly matched with their respective sources in India.
17. Which among the following river is/ are originated from Amarkantak plateau
1. Subarnarekha
2. Mahanadi
3. Brahmani
4. Godavari
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 2 only
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [2 only]
Notes:
Subarnarekha and Brahmani- Originated from Chotanagpur plateau. Godavari- Originated from Trimbak in Nashik.
18. Which of the following rivers originate from Amarkantak?
- Narmada
- Son
- Damodar
- Tapti
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 4
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] Only 1
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Narmada and Son rivers both originate from the Amarkantak hills in the Maikal range, Madhya Pradesh. Damodar originates from the Chota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand. Tapti (Tapi) originates from Multai in the Satpura Range, Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, not from Amarkantak. Therefore, only 1 and 2 are correct.
19. Consider the following rivers:
- Narmada River
- Son River
- Tapti River
Which of the above originate from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 2 and 3
[D] 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 2]
Notes:
Narmada and Son Rivers both originate from Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, while the Tapti River originates near Multai in Betul district, also in Madhya Pradesh but not from Amarkantak. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect as Tapti has a different origin point.
20. Which among the following rivers originates from the Amarkantak?
[A] Betwa
[B] Mahi
[C] Narmada
[D] Tapti
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Correct Answer: C [Narmada]
Notes:
The Narmada rises in the Amarkantak hills in Madhya Pradesh
The Tapi rises in the Satpura ranges, in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
River Betwa is the tributary of Yamuna and it rises in Vindhya ranges
