1. Which endangered animal inhabits Upper Gangetic Plains’ major rivers?
[A] Indian rhinoceros
[B] Mugger crocodile
[C] Lesser florican
[D] Ganges river dolphin
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Correct Answer: D [Ganges river dolphin]
Notes:
The Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is endemic to the Ganges-Brahmaputra river system, classified as endangered by IUCN. It serves as an ecological health indicator and is legally protected under Indian law. Other listed species prefer different habitats outside this ecoregion’s major rivers.
2. Which is the confluence of five rivers near Jagmanpur, Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Panch Nada
[B] Sangam
[C] Triveni
[D] Prayag
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Correct Answer: A [Panch Nada]
Notes:
Panch Nada is where Yamuna, Sindh, Chambal, Pahuj, and Kunwari rivers meet near Jagmanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
3. At which city do the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati meet, making it a significant site for the Kumbh Mela?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Kanpur
[C] Prayagraj
[D] Lucknow
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Correct Answer: C [Prayagraj]
Notes:
The Triveni Sangam at Prayagraj is the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati, forming a key Kumbh Mela venue.
4. Consider the following statements regarding major rivers of Northern India:
- River Rapti flows through Bahraich before merging into the Ghaghara.
- River Gandak originates between Mount Everest and Dhaulagiri and is fed by the Trishulganga on the west.
- Sharda River is known as Goriganga in its upper course.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 1 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 2 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
- Statement 1 is correct: River Rapti passes through Bahraich before joining Ghaghara.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Gandak is mainly fed by Kali Gandak from the west, whereas Trishulganga is to the east of the origin.
- Statement 3 is correct: Sharda is called Goriganga in its upper stretches.
Thus, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.
5. Consider the following rivers:
- Terhi
- Kuwana (Kuano)
- Manwar
- Gambhir
Which of the above rivers does not originate within the state of Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 4
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 4]
Notes:Among the given rivers:
- Terhi, Kuwana (Kuano), and Manwar all originate within districts of Uttar Pradesh such as Bahraich and Gonda.
- Gambhir River starts in Karauli district of Rajasthan, not within Uttar Pradesh.
Hence, only Gambhir does not originate within Uttar Pradesh.
6. Which of the following rivers in Uttar Pradesh does not form any district boundary?
[A] Manwar
[B] Rapti
[C] Terhi
[D] Gambhir
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Correct Answer: B [Rapti]
Notes:
Rapti flows within districts without demarcating boundaries, unlike Manwar (Basti-Gonda), Terhi (intra-district), and Gambhir (forms state boundary).
7. Consider the following rivers:
- Sharda River
- Ghaghara River
- Yamuna River
- Ganga River
Which of the above rivers form boundaries of Tiger Reserves in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Only 1
[B] 1 and 2
[C] 1 and 3
[D] 2, 3 and 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Sharda River uniquely forms the northeastern boundary of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh, serving as the Indo-Nepal border. Ghaghara, Yamuna, and Ganga Rivers do not directly form boundaries for tiger reserves in the state. Natural river boundaries help facilitate tiger movement and reduce habitat fragmentation in protected areas.
8. Which two rivers form the boundaries of the Doab region in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Yamuna and Chambal
[B] Ganges and Yamuna
[C] Ganges and Gomti
[D] Yamuna and Ghaghara
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Correct Answer: B [Ganges and Yamuna]
Notes:
The Doab region in Uttar Pradesh lies between the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, known as the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
9. What is the name of the sacred confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers located in Uttar Pradesh?
[A] Triveni Sangam
[B] Har Ki Pauri
[C] Dashashwamedh Ghat
[D] Sarnath
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Correct Answer: A [Triveni Sangam]
Notes:
Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj is the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers, known for Kumbh Mela and national leaders’ ashes immersion.
10. What causes rivers in the Bhabar region of Uttar Pradesh to flow underground?
[A] Presence of dense vegetation
[B] Clay-rich soil preventing infiltration
[C] Frequent tectonic activity
[D] High porosity and permeability of coarse alluvial deposits
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Correct Answer: D [High porosity and permeability of coarse alluvial deposits]
Notes:
Bhabar has coarse alluvial deposits (boulders, pebbles) with high porosity and permeability, causing rivers to disappear underground.
