Cities on Rivers — Set 3
Famous Places · नदियों पर शहर · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which city in Rajasthan is situated on the banks of the river Chambal?
Correct Answer: A. Kota
Kota is located on the banks of the Chambal River. It is a major industrial and educational hub in Rajasthan. The Chambal is one of the few perennial rivers in the state.
The city of New York is primarily associated with which river?
Correct Answer: D. Hudson
New York City is situated where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. The river separates Manhattan from New Jersey. It played a crucial role in the development and growth of the American economy.
Which of the following cities is located on the banks of the river Tapti (Tapi)?
Correct Answer: A. Surat
Surat is situated on the banks of the Tapti River in Gujarat. The river flows into the Arabian Sea just a few kilometers away. Surat is famous as a global hub for diamond cutting and polishing.
The city of Tokyo is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Sumida
The Sumida River flows through Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It is famous for the fireworks festivals held along its banks in the summer. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
Which Indian city is situated on the banks of the river Vishwamitri?
Correct Answer: D. Vadodara
Vadodara is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri River. The river is named after the legendary sage Vishwamitra. It is unique for flowing through a major urban area while supporting large aquatic reptiles.
The city of Bangkok is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Chao Phraya
Bangkok is located in the delta of the Chao Phraya River. The river is often called the 'lifeline of Thailand'. Many of the city's historic temples and royal palaces are built along its banks.
Which of the following cities is situated on the banks of the river Adyar and Cooum?
Correct Answer: D. Chennai
Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast with the Cooum and Adyar rivers flowing through it. It is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The city was formerly known as Madras and is a major cultural center.
The city of Washington, D.C. is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Potomac
Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River. The river forms part of the border between D.C. and Virginia. It is historically significant for its role in the early American republic.
Which river flows through the city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu?
Correct Answer: D. Vaigai
Madurai is situated on the banks of the Vaigai River. The city is often called the 'Athens of the East' because of its ancient heritage. The world-famous Meenakshi Amman Temple is located here.
The city of Moscow is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: D. Moskva
Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located on the Moskva River. The river flows through the heart of the city and past the Kremlin walls. It is a major tributary of the Oka River.