Cities on Rivers — Set 2
Famous Places · नदियों पर शहर · Questions 11–20 of 50
Which of the following cities is located on the banks of the river Musi?
Correct Answer: A. Hyderabad
• **Hyderabad** = This city is situated on the banks of the Musi River, a tributary of the Krishna. • **Charminar** — The historic this landmark and the Old City are located on the Musi river's southern bank. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bengaluru]: This city is not located on a major river; [Chennai]: This is a coastal city on the Bay of Bengal, with smaller rivers like Cooum and Adyar; [Mysuru]: This city is situated between the Kaveri and Kabini rivers, not the Musi.
The city of London is famously situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Thames
• **Thames** = The city of London is famously situated on the banks of this river. • **Longest river** — The Thames is the longest river entirely in England. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Seine]: This river flows through Paris; [Danube]: This river flows through several Central and Eastern European capitals like Vienna and Budapest; [Rhine]: This major European river flows through countries like Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Which Indian city is situated on the banks of the river Gomti?
Correct Answer: A. Lucknow
• **Lucknow** = The capital of Uttar Pradesh is located on the banks of the Gomti River. • **Pilibhit district** — The Gomti is a monsoon-fed river that originates in this district. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Varanasi]: This city is on the Ganges river; [Kanpur]: This city is also on the Ganges river; [Prayagraj]: This city is located at the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.
The city of Paris is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Seine
• **Seine** = The city of Paris is located on the banks of this river, which divides it into Left and Right Banks. • **UNESCO World Heritage site** — The river is this due to the historic monuments along its banks. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Tiber]: This river flows through Rome, Italy; [Po]: This is the longest river in Italy; [Rhone]: This river flows through Switzerland and France, but not through Paris.
Which major city in Madhya Pradesh is situated on the banks of the river Khan?
Correct Answer: C. Indore
• **Indore** = This major city in Madhya Pradesh is situated on the banks of the Khan and Saraswati rivers. • **Cleanest city** — Indore has consistently been ranked as this in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Bhopal]: This city is known for its lakes and is not primarily on the Khan river; [Gwalior]: This city is situated between the Chambal and Yamuna river systems, not the Khan; [Jabalpur]: This city is located on the Narmada river.
The city of Rome is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: D. Tiber
• **Tiber** = Rome is situated on the banks of the Tiber River in central Italy. • **Roman Empire** — The river was essential for trade and transport in the Roman Empire's early days. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Arno: This river flows through Florence, not Rome; Piave: This river is in northeastern Italy, not connected to Rome; Rubicon: A small river in northeastern Italy, famous for Caesar's crossing, but not flowing through Rome.
Which of the following cities is located on the banks of the river Sabarmati?
Correct Answer: A. Ahmedabad
• **Sabarmati** = Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Gujarat. • **Mahatma Gandhi** — He established his famous ashram, the Sabarmati Ashram, on its banks. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Surat: Is located on the banks of the Tapti River; Rajkot: Is situated on the banks of the Aji River; Jamnagar: Is located on the banks of the Rangmati and Nagmati rivers.
The city of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Nile
• **Nile** = Cairo is located on the banks and islands of the Nile River in northern Egypt. • **Longest river in the world** — The Nile is considered the longest river globally and is the lifeline of Egypt. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Congo: This major river flows through Central Africa, not Egypt; Niger: This major river is located in West Africa, not connected to Cairo; Zambezi: This river is in Southern Africa and is known for Victoria Falls.
Which river flows through the holy city of Ayodhya?
Correct Answer: C. Sarayu
• **Sarayu** = Ayodhya is situated on the banks of the Sarayu River in Uttar Pradesh. • **The Ramayana** — The river is mentioned prominently in this ancient Indian epic. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ganges: While a holy river, it does not flow through Ayodhya; Gandak: This river flows through Nepal and Bihar, not Ayodhya; Kosi: Known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar', this river is also not associated with Ayodhya.
The city of Vienna is famously associated with which river?
Correct Answer: C. Danube
• **Danube** = Vienna, the capital of Austria, is located on the Danube River. • **Ten countries** — This river is the second-longest in Europe and flows through ten countries. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Rhine: This major European river flows mainly through Western Europe, not Vienna; Elbe: This river flows through the Czech Republic and Germany, not Vienna; Oder: This river primarily flows through the Czech Republic, Poland, and Germany.