Cities on Rivers — Set 3

Correct Answer: A. Kota

• **Chambal** = Kota is located on the banks of the Chambal River in Rajasthan. • **Perennial rivers** — The Chambal is one of the few perennial rivers in Rajasthan, meaning it flows year-round. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Udaipur: Known as the 'City of Lakes', it does not have a major river flowing through it; Jaipur: The capital of Rajasthan, it is not situated on the Chambal River; Ajmer: This city is not located on the banks of the Chambal River.

Correct Answer: D. Hudson

• **Hudson** = New York City is situated where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. • **Manhattan from New Jersey** — The river notably separates Manhattan island from the state of New Jersey. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Mississippi: This is a major river flowing through the central United States, not New York; Missouri: The longest river in North America, it is a tributary of the Mississippi, far from New York; Potomac: This river flows through Washington, D.C., not New York City.

Correct Answer: A. Surat

• **Tapti** = Surat is situated on the banks of the Tapti River (also known as Tapi) in Gujarat. • **Arabian Sea** — The river flows into the Arabian Sea just a few kilometers from Surat. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nashik: This city is located on the banks of the Godavari River; Bharuch: This city is situated on the banks of the Narmada River; Valsad: This city is located on the banks of the Auranga River.

Correct Answer: A. Sumida

• **Sumida** = The Sumida River flows through Tokyo, the capital of Japan. • **Fireworks festivals** — The river is famous for its summer fireworks festivals held along its banks. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Yangtze: This is the longest river in Asia and flows through China, not Tokyo; Mekong: This major river flows through Southeast Asia, not Japan; Indus: This major river is primarily located in Pakistan and India.

Correct Answer: D. Vadodara

• **Vishwamitri** = Vadodara is located on the banks of the Vishwamitri River in Gujarat. • **Sage Vishwamitra** — The river is named after the legendary Vedic sage Vishwamitra. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Anand: This city is near the Mahi River, not Vishwamitri; Morbi: This city is situated on the banks of the Machchhu River; Bhavnagar: This city is located on the Gulf of Khambhat coast, without a major river flowing through it.

Correct Answer: A. Chao Phraya

• **Chao Phraya** = Bangkok is located in the delta of the Chao Phraya River, often called the 'lifeline of Thailand'. • **Historic temples and royal palaces** — Many of Bangkok's historic temples and royal palaces are built along its banks. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Irrawaddy: This major river flows through Myanmar, not Thailand; Salween: This river flows along the border of Myanmar and Thailand but not through Bangkok; Pearl: This is a major river in southern China, not associated with Bangkok.

Correct Answer: D. Chennai

• **Adyar and Cooum** = Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast, with the Cooum and Adyar rivers flowing through it. • **Madras** — The city was formerly known as Madras and is the capital of Tamil Nadu. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Madurai: This city is located on the banks of the Vaigai River; Salem: This city is situated on the banks of the Thirumanimutharu River; Coimbatore: This city is situated on the banks of the Noyyal River.

Correct Answer: C. Potomac

• **Potomac** = Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is situated on the Potomac River. • **D.C. and Virginia** — The river forms part of the border between Washington, D.C., and Virginia. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Ohio: This major river is in the Midwestern United States, not near Washington, D.C.; Delaware: This river flows through several states including New York and Pennsylvania, not D.C.; Colorado: This river flows through the Southwestern United States and Mexico, far from D.C.

Correct Answer: D. Vaigai

• **Vaigai** = Madurai is situated on the banks of the Vaigai River in Tamil Nadu. • **Meenakshi Amman Temple** — The world-famous Meenakshi Amman Temple is located in Madurai, near the river. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Kaveri: This major river flows through other parts of Tamil Nadu like Thanjavur and Trichy, not Madurai; Palar: This river flows through northern Tamil Nadu, not associated with Madurai; Thamirabarani: This river flows through southern Tamil Nadu, notably Tirunelveli, but not Madurai.

Correct Answer: D. Moskva

• **Moskva** = Moscow, the capital of Russia, is located on the Moskva River. • **Kremlin walls** — The river flows through the heart of the city and past the historic Kremlin walls. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Volga: This is the longest river in Europe, but it does not flow through Moscow; Don: This major river flows into the Sea of Azov, not through Moscow; Dnieper: This major river flows through Eastern Europe (Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia), not directly through Moscow.