Cities on Rivers — Set 1
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The city of Dibrugarh in Assam is situated on the banks of which major river?
Correct Answer: A. Brahmaputra
Dibrugarh is located along the south bank of the Brahmaputra River in Upper Assam. The city is often referred to as the 'Tea City of India'. It serves as a vital communication and industrial hub for the Northeast region.
Which of the following cities is located at the confluence of the rivers Mutha and Mula?
Correct Answer: C. Pune
Pune is situated where the Mula and Mutha rivers meet. These rivers eventually flow into the Bhima River. The city is historically significant as the seat of the Peshwas of the Maratha Empire.
The industrial city of Jamshedpur is located at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and which other river?
Correct Answer: C. Kharkai
Jamshedpur was founded at the meeting point of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers. This location was chosen for the establishment of the Tata Iron and Steel Company. It is the largest city in the state of Jharkhand.
Which river flows through the city of Vadodara in Gujarat?
Correct Answer: D. Vishwamitri
The Vishwamitri River flows through the heart of Vadodara. This river is famous for being home to a large population of crocodiles. The city was formerly known as Baroda and was the capital of the Gaekwad state.
The holy city of Tiruchirappalli is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: D. Kaveri
Tiruchirappalli, also known as Trichy, is located on the banks of the Kaveri River. The famous Srirangam Temple is situated on an island formed by this river. It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Tamil Nadu.
The city of Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Tungabhadra
Kurnool is situated on the southern bank of the Tungabhadra River. It served as the first capital of Andhra State from 1953 to 1956. The city is often called the 'Gateway to Rayalaseema'.
Which of the following world capitals is situated on the banks of the river Spree?
Correct Answer: A. Berlin
Berlin, the capital of Germany, is located on the banks of the River Spree. The river flows through the city's historic center and under many famous bridges. It is a major waterway connecting the city to wider European canal systems.
The city of Cuttack, known as the 'Silver City' of Odisha, is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Mahanadi
Cuttack is located at the apex of the Mahanadi delta. The city is surrounded by the Mahanadi River and its distributary, the Kathajodi. It was the former capital and is now the second-largest city in Odisha.
Which river flows through the city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer: D. Jhelum
The Jhelum River flows through the middle of Srinagar city. The city is famous for its houseboats and bridges, locally known as 'kadals', over the Jhelum. It serves as the summer capital of the Union Territory.
The city of Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Tigris
Baghdad is situated along the banks of the Tigris River. Historically, it was a center of the Islamic Golden Age and a hub for trade. The Tigris is one of the two great rivers of ancient Mesopotamia.