Geography, Rivers & Districts — Set 11
UP GK · भूगोल, नदियां और जिले · Questions 101–110 of 160
Gorakhpur holds the Guinness World Record for having the world's longest:
Correct Answer: A. Railway platform
Gorakhpur Junction holds the Guinness World Record for having the world's longest railway platform at 1,366.33 metres (now surpassed by Hubballi). The platform was extended in 2013. Gorakhpur is a major railway junction connecting UP to Bihar and Nepal border areas.
Which of the following districts of UP is NOT in the Terai region?
Correct Answer: D. Agra
Agra is located in the Ganga-Yamuna Doab plains of western UP and not in the Terai region. Pilibhit, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Bahraich are all Terai districts along the Nepal border in northern UP. The Terai is a marshy forested belt at the foot of the Himalayas.
Which is the highest point in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: A. A peak in Vindhyan range
The highest point in UP is in the southern Vindhyan range near Sonbhadra-Mirzapur, reaching about 300+ metres. UP is largely a flat alluvial plain with no major hills since the Himalayan foothills became part of Uttarakhand in 2000. The Kaimur Range in the south provides the only notable elevation.
Jaunpur city was founded on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Gomti
Jaunpur is situated on the banks of the Gomti River. It was founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1359 AD and named after Muhammad bin Tughlaq (Jauna Khan). Jaunpur was the capital of the Sharqi Sultanate and is known for its Atala Mosque and other medieval architecture.
Which district of UP is famous for the brass industry?
Correct Answer: B. Moradabad
Moradabad is famous as the 'Brass City' of India due to its thriving brass handicraft and export industry. The district produces a wide range of brass items including utensils, decorative items, and sculptures. The brass industry of Moradabad has a history dating back over 400 years.
The Saharanpur Division includes which of the following districts?
Correct Answer: A. Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli
The Saharanpur Division includes the districts of Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, and Shamli. Shamli was carved from Muzaffarnagar in 2011. Saharanpur lies in the extreme northwest of UP and is known for its wood carving industry.
Which lake in Uttar Pradesh has been designated as a Ramsar Wetland site?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
Multiple wetlands in UP have been designated as Ramsar sites, including Nawabganj Jheel (Unnao), Sandi Bird Sanctuary (Hardoi), Bakhira Tal (Sant Kabir Nagar), Sur Sarovar (Agra), Haiderpur Wetland (Muzaffarnagar), and Parvati Agra Bird Sanctuary. These are internationally important wetlands for biodiversity conservation.
Which river forms the boundary between Hamirpur and Jalaun districts?
Correct Answer: B. Betwa
The Betwa River forms part of the boundary between Hamirpur and Jalaun districts in the Bundelkhand region. The Betwa joins the Yamuna near Hamirpur. The proposed Ken-Betwa River Link Project aims to transfer water to address droughts in this region.
What percentage of India's total population lives in Uttar Pradesh (Census 2011)?
Correct Answer: C. 16.5%
Approximately 16.5% of India's total population lives in Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011. With 199.8 million people, it is by far the most populous state. The state's decadal growth rate (2001-2011) was 20.23%, which was higher than the national average of 17.64%.
Which of the following is a major tributary of the Yamuna in UP?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
The Chambal, Betwa, and Ken are all major tributaries of the Yamuna in UP. They all originate from Madhya Pradesh and flow northward to join the Yamuna. Other Yamuna tributaries in UP include the Sindh and the Hindon. The Yamuna itself is the largest tributary of the Ganga.