Cities on Rivers — Set 5
Famous Places · नदियों पर शहर · Questions 41–50 of 50
Which city is situated on the banks of the river Krishna in Andhra Pradesh?
Correct Answer: A. Vijayawada
• **Vijayawada** = It is located on the banks of the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. • **Prakasam Barrage** — This structure across the Krishna River forms a large reservoir near Vijayawada. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Visakhapatnam: a coastal city on the Bay of Bengal; Guntur: not directly on the Krishna, but near its basin; Nellore: located on the Penna River.
The city of Cuttack in Odisha is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Mahanadi
• **Mahanadi** = Cuttack is situated on a peninsula formed by the Mahanadi River and its distributary, the Kathajodi. • **One of the oldest cities** — Cuttack is recognized as one of the oldest cities in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Brahmani: another major river in Odisha, but Cuttack is not on its banks; Subarnarekha: flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha, but not Cuttack; Baitarani: another major river in Odisha, but Cuttack is not on its banks.
Which of these cities is situated on the banks of the river Gomti?
Correct Answer: B. Lucknow
• **Lucknow** = It is the capital of Uttar Pradesh, located on the banks of the Gomti River. • **Gomat Taal (Pulkhar Lake)** — The Gomti River originates from this lake in Pilibhit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Varanasi: located on the Ganges River; Allahabad (Prayagraj): located at the confluence of Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers; Agra: located on the Yamuna River.
The city of Surat in Gujarat is located on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Tapi
• **Tapi** = Surat is situated on its banks and is a world-renowned center for diamond cutting and polishing. • **Diamond cutting and polishing** — Surat is globally recognized for this industry. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Narmada: flows north of Tapi, through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; Sabarmati: flows through Ahmedabad; Mahi: flows north of Tapi, but not through Surat.
Which of the following cities is situated on the banks of the river Chambal?
Correct Answer: B. Kota
• **Kota** = It is located on the banks of the Chambal River in Rajasthan. • **Major coaching center** — Kota is a major center for competitive exam coaching in India. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Gwalior: not directly on the Chambal, but nearby in the region; Bhopal: built around lakes, not on the Chambal; Indore: located on the Khan River (a tributary of Shipra).
The city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Jhelum
• **Jhelum** = Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is located on its banks. • **Dal Lake** — This famous lake, along with Mughal gardens, contributes to Srinagar's historical and cultural significance. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Indus]: Srinagar is not directly on the Indus River; [Chenab]: The Chenab River flows through other parts of Jammu and Kashmir but not Srinagar; [Ravi]: The Ravi River flows further south, away from Srinagar.
Which of the following cities is situated on the banks of the river Sarayu?
Correct Answer: B. Ayodhya
• **Ayodhya** = This historic city in Uttar Pradesh is situated on the banks of the Sarayu River. • **Seven** — Ayodhya is considered one of the seven most sacred cities for Hindus. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Varanasi]: Varanasi is located on the banks of the River Ganga; [Mathura]: Mathura is located on the banks of the River Yamuna; [Allahabad]: Allahabad (Prayagraj) is located at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers.
On the banks of which river is the city of New York situated?
Correct Answer: B. Hudson
• **Hudson** = New York City, a major global center, is situated on the banks of this river. • **New York and New Jersey** — The Hudson River forms a natural boundary between these two states. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Potomac]: The Potomac River flows through Washington D.C.; [Mississippi]: The Mississippi River is a major river in the central United States, far from New York; [Missouri]: The Missouri River is the longest river in North America and a tributary of the Mississippi.
The city of London is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Thames
• **Thames** = London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is located on the banks of this river. • **Centuries** — The Thames River has been central to London's history and economic growth for centuries. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Seine]: The Seine River flows through Paris, France; [Tiber]: The Tiber River flows through Rome, Italy; [Rhine]: The Rhine River flows through several European countries, including Germany and the Netherlands.
The city of Paris is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: A. Seine
• **Seine** = Paris, the capital of France, is located on the banks of this river. • **Rive Droite and Rive Gauche** — The Seine divides Paris into its famous Right Bank and Left Bank areas. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Rhone]: The Rhone River flows through southeastern France and Switzerland; [Loire]: The Loire River is the longest river in France, flowing through the central part; [Garonne]: The Garonne River flows through southwestern France and Spain.