1. During Alexander the Great’s invasion of India, which king ruled the territory between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab?
[A] Porus
[B] Ambhi
[C] Dhana Nanda
[D] Chandragupta Maurya
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Correct Answer: A [Porus]
Notes:
Porus ruled the region between Jhelum and Chenab during Alexander’s invasion and resisted him at the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BCE.
2. Which ancient region of Punjab, referred to as “Arattas” in Vedic texts, was located between the Indus and Sutlej rivers?
[A] Vahika
[B] Trigarta
[C] Gandhara
[D] Kuru
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Correct Answer: A [Vahika]
Notes:
Vahika, also called Bahika, was an ancient region between the Indus and Sutlej, known as “Arattas” in Vedic texts. Its inhabitants included tribes like Madra and Uśīnara, and it was significant in early Punjab history.
3. Which rivers define the natural boundaries of Doaba in Punjab?
[A] Chenab and Ravi
[B] Jhelum and Chenab
[C] Ravi and Beas
[D] Beas and Sutlej
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Correct Answer: D [Beas and Sutlej]
Notes:
Doaba in Punjab is bounded by the Beas and Sutlej rivers. The name “Doaba” means “land between two rivers.” It is a fertile region known for major agricultural crops and a high NRI population. The main dialect is Doabi, and it includes districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar.
4. Which river flows through Gurdaspur district among Punjab’s five rivers?
[A] Ravi
[B] Sutlej
[C] Beas
[D] Chenab
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Correct Answer: C [Beas]
Notes:
The Beas is one of Punjab’s five rivers and flows through Gurdaspur, along with Ravi. Punjab’s name comes from its five rivers: Beas, Ravi, Sutlej, Chenab, and Jhelum. Gurdaspur district is known for this geographical feature.
5. The Bara culture developed between which two rivers?
[A] Ganga and Gandak
[B] Beas and Chenab
[C] Ghaggar and Markanda
[D] Yamuna and Sutlej
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Correct Answer: D [Yamuna and Sutlej]
Notes:
Bara culture arose around 2000 BCE in the doab between Yamuna and Sutlej rivers, in eastern Indus Valley regions of modern Punjab, Haryana, and Western Uttar Pradesh, near the Shivalik foothills.
6. Which of the following rivers are tributaries of the Beas river?
- Chakki
- Sutlej
- Banganga
Select the correct option from codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
Chakki and Banganga are tributaries of the Beas river, both flowing mainly through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Chakki joins Beas near Pathankot, while Banganga meets Beas near Nagrota. Sutlej is not a tributary of Beas, but an independent river in the Indus system. Hence, only options 1 and 3 are correct.
7. Harike Wildlife Sanctuary is at the confluence of which two rivers in Punjab?
[A] Chenab and Ravi
[B] Ghaggar and Markanda
[C] Yamuna and Ghaghara
[D] Beas and Sutlej
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Correct Answer: D [Beas and Sutlej]
Notes:
Harike Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the confluence of Beas and Sutlej in Punjab. It is a Ramsar Wetland site, notable for migratory birds and Indus river dolphins, spanning three districts: Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, and Firozpur.
8. Which mountain range divides the Son and Tamsa rivers and contains the Jhukehi gap?
[A] Vindhya Range
[B] Satpura Range
[C] Kaimur Range
[D] Aravalli Range
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Correct Answer: C [Kaimur Range]
Notes:
Kaimur Range, an eastern extension of Vindhyas, separates Son (south) and Tamsa (north) rivers, features the Jhukehi gap, and hosts several waterfalls and prehistoric sites. It stretches across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, and is key to river drainage in the region.
9. At Kaunhara Ghat in Hajipur, Bihar, which two rivers meet?
[A] Ganga and Yamuna
[B] Gandak and Kosi
[C] Ganga and Sone
[D] Ganga and Gandak
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Correct Answer: D [Ganga and Gandak]
Notes:
Kaunhara Ghat in Hajipur, Bihar, is a sacred confluence where the Ganga and Gandak rivers meet at a right angle. It is historically and culturally significant, depicted in local art and festivities such as Chhath Puja and Sonepur Fair.
10. Which town in Sikkim is located at the confluence of two rivers and functions as a major trade and travel hub?
[A] Namchi
[B] Gyalshing
[C] Rangpo
[D] Mangan
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Correct Answer: C [Rangpo]
Notes:
Rangpo is situated at the meeting point of the Rangpo and Teesta rivers and is the main gateway to Sikkim, making it a crucial center for trade and transit.
