Geography, Rivers & Districts — Set 12
UP GK · भूगोल, नदियां और जिले · Questions 111–120 of 160
Which city of UP is known as the 'Leather City'?
Correct Answer: C. Kanpur
Kanpur is known as the 'Leather City' of India. It has one of the largest clusters of leather tanneries and manufacturing units. The leather industry in Kanpur contributes significantly to India's leather exports. The city is located on the banks of the Ganga in central UP.
Kushinagar district, associated with Lord Buddha's Mahaparinirvana, is in which division?
Correct Answer: A. Gorakhpur Division
Kushinagar district is part of the Gorakhpur Division. Kushinagar is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (passed away). The district was carved from Deoria in 1994 and is now an international Buddhist circuit destination with a new international airport.
The Lower Ganga Canal takes off from which barrage?
Correct Answer: B. Narora Barrage
The Lower Ganga Canal takes off from the Narora Barrage in Bulandshahr district. It was constructed in 1878 to provide irrigation to the Doab region south of the Upper Ganga Canal command area. The canal irrigates areas in Etah, Mainpuri, and Farrukhabad districts.
Which district of UP is famous for the carpet (dari) industry?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
Bhadohi, Varanasi, and Mirzapur together form the famous 'Carpet Belt' of India. This region is the largest hand-knotted carpet producing cluster in the world. The carpet industry in this region employs lakhs of weavers and is a major source of export revenue.
Himachal Pradesh shares its border with UP through which district of UP?
Correct Answer: A. Saharanpur
Himachal Pradesh shares a small border with Uttar Pradesh through the Saharanpur district. This is the only point where the two states touch. Saharanpur is located in the extreme northwest of UP and also borders Uttarakhand, Haryana, and the state of Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the following rivers does NOT originate outside India?
Correct Answer: C. Gomti
The Gomti River originates entirely within India, from Gomat Taal in Pilibhit district of UP. The Ghaghra (Karnali) originates near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet, the Gandak rises in Nepal, and the Rapti also rises in Nepal. The Gomti is one of the few major UP rivers that is purely domestic.
Which UP district was named after Gautam Buddha?
Correct Answer: D. Both A and B
Both Siddharth Nagar (named after Siddhartha, Buddha's birth name) and Gautam Buddha Nagar (directly named after Gautam Buddha) are named after Lord Buddha. Kushinagar, while associated with Buddha's Mahaparinirvana, was not named after him directly but after the ancient Kushavati city.
The Ganga-Yamuna Doab region is characterised by which type of soil?
Correct Answer: C. Alluvial soil (Bangar and Khadar)
The Ganga-Yamuna Doab has alluvial soil of both Bangar (old alluvium on higher ground) and Khadar (new alluvium in flood plains) types. This makes it one of the most fertile agricultural regions in India. The Doab stretches from Saharanpur to Prayagraj where the rivers meet.
Which of the following is the main commercial crop of Western UP?
Correct Answer: B. Sugarcane
Sugarcane is the main commercial crop of Western UP, particularly in the Doab region. Districts like Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bijnor, and Saharanpur have high sugarcane production. UP is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, and western UP has the highest concentration of sugar mills.
Which newly formed division in UP has its headquarters at Ayodhya?
Correct Answer: B. Ayodhya Division
The Ayodhya Division (earlier known as Faizabad Division) has its headquarters at Ayodhya (earlier Faizabad). The name was changed when the district and city were renamed in 2018. The division includes the districts of Ayodhya, Ambedkar Nagar, Sultanpur, and Amethi.