Rivers — Set 1
Bihar GK · नदियां · Questions 1–10 of 60
Through which district does the river Ganga enter the state of Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Buxar
The river Ganga enters Bihar in the Buxar district near Chausa. It flows from Uttar Pradesh into Bihar at this point. After entering, it traverses the state from west to east.
What is the approximate length of the river Ganga within Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. 445 km
The length of the river Ganga in Bihar is approximately 445 km. It covers a significant distance dividing the state into north and south regions. The total length of the Ganga in India is 2525 km.
Which river primarily divides the plains of Bihar into North and South Bihar?
Correct Answer: C. Ganga
The river Ganga divides the plains of Bihar into two unequal halves: North Bihar and South Bihar. It flows centrally through the state from west to east. This division creates distinct agricultural and climatic zones.
Which river is historically known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
Correct Answer: D. Kosi
The Kosi River is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent and devastating floods. It is notorious for shifting its course unpredictably over time. Extensive embankments have been built to manage its flow.
Where does the Son River originate?
Correct Answer: A. Amarkantak Hills
The Son River originates from the Amarkantak Hills in Madhya Pradesh. It flows northward through Jharkhand before entering Bihar. It is a major south-bank tributary of the Ganga.
At which place does the Gandak river join the Ganga?
Correct Answer: B. Sonepur
The Gandak river joins the Ganga near Sonepur (specifically Pahleja Ghat) in the Saran district. This confluence is close to the state capital, Patna. The famous Sonepur Cattle Fair is held near this river bank.
Where does the Punpun river join the Ganga?
Correct Answer: C. Fatuha
The Punpun river joins the Ganga at Fatuha, located east of Patna. It runs parallel to the Son river for some distance before this confluence. It is a significant rain-fed river of South Bihar.
Where does the Ghaghara river meet the Ganga in Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Revilganj
The Ghaghara river meets the Ganga at Revilganj in the Saran district (near Chhapra). It is a major tributary that flows from the Himalayas. In Uttar Pradesh, this river is also known as the Saryu.
The Karmanasa river joins the Ganga near which place?
Correct Answer: A. Chausa
The Karmanasa river joins the Ganga near Chausa in the Buxar district. It forms part of the boundary between Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Historically, the river was considered impure in religious texts.
Which district is the entry point of the Mahananda river into Bihar?
Correct Answer: B. Kishanganj
The Mahananda river enters Bihar in the Kishanganj district. It originates from the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal. It is the easternmost major river of North Bihar.