Rivers & Bridges — Set 2
Bihar GK · नदियां और पुल · Questions 11–20 of 40
The 'Veer Kunwar Singh Setu' connects Arrah with which city?
Correct Answer: D. Chhapra
The Veer Kunwar Singh Setu connects Arrah with Chhapra across the Ganga river. It was inaugurated to reduce travel time between Bhojpur and Saran districts. It is located near the confluence of the Ganga and Ghaghara.
The 'Sri Krishna Setu' is a rail-cum-road bridge located in which district?
Correct Answer: C. Munger
The Sri Krishna Setu is located in the Munger district connecting Munger and Khagaria. It spans across the Ganga river facilitating both rail and road transport. It is named after the first Chief Minister of Bihar.
The Durgawati river is a tributary of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Karmanasa
The Durgawati river is a main tributary of the Karmanasa river. It flows through the Kaimur district of Bihar. The famous Telhar waterfall is located on this river.
The Mechi river flows as a tributary to which river in northeastern Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Mahananda
The Mechi river flows as a tributary to the Mahananda river. It forms part of the boundary between Nepal and India. A river linking project is planned between the Kosi and Mechi rivers.
Which river flows through the Valmiki Tiger Reserve?
Correct Answer: C. Gandak
The Gandak river flows through the western edge of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve. It creates a rich ecosystem for the wildlife in West Champaran. The river enters the plains of Bihar near this reserve.
The Niranjana and Mohane rivers unite to form which river?
Correct Answer: D. Phalgu
The Niranjana (Lilajan) and Mohane rivers unite near Bodh Gaya to form the Phalgu river. It flows northwards past the city of Gaya. The river is religiously significant for the Pind Daan ritual.
The Ganga river passes through how many districts in Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. 12
The Ganga river passes through 12 districts in Bihar. It enters at Buxar and exits at Katihar/Bhagalpur border. It divides the state into two unequal halves, North and South Bihar.
Which river joins the Ganga near Revilganj?
Correct Answer: C. Ghaghara
The Ghaghara river joins the Ganga near Revilganj in the Saran district. This confluence is just west of Chhapra. It is a major trans-boundary river originating in Tibet.
The North Koel river flows into which river?
Correct Answer: B. Son
The North Koel river flows into the Son river. It originates from the Ranchi plateau in Jharkhand. It is one of the principal tributaries contributing to the Son's volume.
The Kosi-Mechi intrastate link project primarily aims to benefit which region?
Correct Answer: D. Seemanchal
The Kosi-Mechi link project primarily aims to benefit the Seemanchal region (Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar). It provides irrigation water by transferring surplus water from the Kosi to the Mechi. This is Bihar's first major river interlinking project.