Geography, Rivers & Districts — Set 15
UP GK · भूगोल, नदियां और जिले · Questions 141–150 of 160
Uttar Pradesh is bounded by latitudes 23°52'N to 30°24'N and longitudes:
Correct Answer: B. 77°3'E to 84°39'E
Uttar Pradesh extends between latitudes 23°52'N to 30°24'N and longitudes 77°3'E to 84°39'E. This gives the state a vast east-west span of about 840 km and a north-south span of about 650 km. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through UP but lies slightly south of its southern boundary.
Which of the following rivers is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga in UP?
Correct Answer: C. Ghaghra
The Ghaghra is a major left-bank tributary of the Ganga, joining it from the north. Left-bank tributaries of the Ganga in UP include Ghaghra, Gandak, Gomti, and Rapti. The Yamuna and Son are right-bank tributaries. This distinction is important for understanding the drainage pattern of UP.
Arrange the following UP divisions from west to east: (i) Lucknow (ii) Agra (iii) Varanasi (iv) Bareilly
Correct Answer: A. ii, iv, i, iii
From west to east: Agra Division is in the far west, followed by Bareilly in north-central UP, Lucknow in central UP, and Varanasi in eastern UP. Understanding the spatial arrangement of divisions is crucial for geography-based questions in competitive exams.
The Ken-Betwa River Link Project, India's first river interlinking project, aims to benefit which region of UP?
Correct Answer: C. Bundelkhand
The Ken-Betwa River Link Project primarily aims to benefit the drought-prone Bundelkhand region of UP and MP. Approved by the Cabinet in 2021, it will transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the Betwa. The project includes the Daudhan Dam on the Ken and will irrigate about 10.62 lakh hectares and provide drinking water to 62 lakh people.
Which of the following UP districts does NOT share an international border with Nepal?
Correct Answer: C. Gonda
Gonda district does not share an international border with Nepal. The UP districts bordering Nepal are: Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Pilibhit. Gonda is an interior district that lies south of the border districts.
Which of the following correctly matches river and its confluence point with the Yamuna?
Correct Answer: A. Chambal - near Etawah
The Chambal joins the Yamuna near Bhare in Etawah district. The Ken joins the Yamuna near Chilla in Banda district. The Betwa joins the Yamuna near Hamirpur. The Son is a tributary of the Ganga, not the Yamuna. Knowing river confluences is very important for UP competitive exams.
Which of the following statements about Sonbhadra district is INCORRECT?
Correct Answer: C. It is the largest district of UP by area
The statement that Sonbhadra is the largest district by area is incorrect. Lakhimpur Kheri is the largest district by area (7,680 sq km). Sonbhadra is the second largest (6,788 sq km). Sonbhadra does border four states (MP, CG, JH, BR), has the Rihand Dam, and has coal reserves of the Singrauli coalfield.
The Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the floodplains of which river?
Correct Answer: B. Ganga
The Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ganga floodplains, spread across parts of Meerut, Amroha, Bijnor, and Ghaziabad districts. It covers about 2,073 sq km, making it one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in UP. It is home to swamp deer, wild boars, and various bird species.
Which physiographic division of UP has the maximum area?
Correct Answer: B. Central Gangetic Plain
The Central Gangetic Plain (also called the Middle Ganga Plain) covers the maximum area of UP. About 90% of UP's total area consists of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. This vast alluvial plain formed by the Ganga and its tributaries is one of the most fertile regions in the world.
Which city was declared the first heritage city of UP under the HRIDAY scheme?
Correct Answer: B. Varanasi
Varanasi was selected under the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme of the Government of India. The scheme aimed to preserve and revitalize the soul of heritage cities. Varanasi is one of the world's oldest living cities with over 3,000 years of continuous habitation.