Rivers — Set 2
Bihar GK · नदियां · Questions 11–20 of 60
What is the origin of the Burhi Gandak river?
Correct Answer: C. Someshwar Hills
The Burhi Gandak originates from the Someshwar Hills in the West Champaran district. Unlike the main Gandak, it rises within the territory of Bihar. It flows parallel to the Gandak before joining the Ganga.
The Bagmati river eventually joins which river system in Bihar?
Correct Answer: D. Kosi
The Bagmati river eventually joins the Kosi river system. It flows through the sitamarhi and Muzaffarpur regions before its confluence. It is a flood-prone river originating from Nepal.
In which district does the Kamala river enter Bihar?
Correct Answer: A. Madhubani
The Kamala river enters Bihar in the Madhubani district near Jainagar. It originates in the Mahabharat Range of Nepal. It is a significant river for the Mithila region of Bihar.
What is the origin of the Kiul river?
Correct Answer: B. Giridih (Jharkhand)
The Kiul river originates from the Giridih district in Jharkhand. It flows northward into the Jamui and Lakhisarai districts of Bihar. It eventually joins the Ganga near Surajgarha.
Which river forms the boundary between Bihar and West Bengal in the northeast?
Correct Answer: C. Mahananda
The Mahananda river forms part of the boundary between Bihar and West Bengal. It defines the eastern border of the Kishanganj and Katihar districts. It ultimately flows into the Ganga in Bangladesh.
Which river is most famously associated with the 'Pind Daan' ceremony in Gaya?
Correct Answer: D. Phalgu
The Phalgu river is sacred for the 'Pind Daan' ceremony in Gaya. Hindus believe that offering oblations here brings salvation to ancestors. The river is often dry on the surface but has water flowing underneath.
The Triveni Canal draws water from which river?
Correct Answer: A. Gandak
The Triveni Canal draws water from the Gandak river. It is an important irrigation project located in the West Champaran district. This canal system supports agriculture in the northwestern plains of Bihar.
The Kosi embankment breach of 2008, known as the 'Kushaha breach', occurred in which country?
Correct Answer: B. Nepal
The Kushaha breach of 2008 occurred in Nepal, just upstream of the Indian border. This breach caused the Kosi river to shift its course drastically eastward. The resulting floods devastated large parts of North Bihar.
The Sakri river flows through which of the following districts?
Correct Answer: C. Nawada
The Sakri river flows through the Nawada district in South Bihar. It originates from the Chota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand. Like the Kosi, it is also known for frequently shifting its course.
Which river is also known as 'Saryu' in the neighboring state of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: D. Ghaghara
The Ghaghara river is known as the Saryu in Uttar Pradesh, particularly at Ayodhya. It enters Bihar and joins the Ganga near Chhapra. It is a major trans-boundary river originating in Tibet.