Geography, Rivers & Districts — Set 5
UP GK · भूगोल, नदियां और जिले · Questions 41–50 of 160
The Betwa River is a tributary of which major river?
Correct Answer: C. Yamuna
The Betwa is a tributary of the Yamuna River. It originates near Raisen in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Jhansi in UP. The river joins the Yamuna near Hamirpur. The Ken-Betwa river interlinking project proposes to divert water from the Ken to the Betwa.
Which city of Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Manchester of the East'?
Correct Answer: B. Kanpur
Kanpur is known as the 'Manchester of the East' due to its thriving cotton and textile industry. It is the largest industrial city of UP, located on the banks of the Ganga. Kanpur is also famous for its leather industry and is a major commercial hub of northern India.
The Rapti River flows through which major city of UP?
Correct Answer: C. Gorakhpur
The Rapti River flows through Gorakhpur city. The river originates from the lower ranges of the Himalayas in Nepal and flows into UP. It joins the Ghaghra River near Deoria. The Rapti often causes devastating floods in the Gorakhpur region during monsoons.
Which district of UP shares borders with four Indian states?
Correct Answer: B. Sonbhadra
Sonbhadra is the only district in UP (and indeed in India) that shares borders with four states: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar. It is situated in the extreme south of UP and is part of the Vindhyan Plateau region. It is the second largest district by area in UP.
The Sarda Sahayak Canal originates from which river?
Correct Answer: C. Sarda (Ghaghra)
The Sarda Sahayak Canal draws water from the Sarda River (also called Ghaghra/Mahakali) at Banbasa Barrage in Uttarakhand. It is one of the longest canals in India, irrigating vast areas of central and eastern UP. The canal system was inaugurated in 1977 and serves about 17.7 lakh hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011?
Correct Answer: B. 67.68%
The literacy rate of Uttar Pradesh as per Census 2011 was 67.68%, which is below the national average of 73.0%. Male literacy was 77.28% while female literacy was 57.18%. UP ranked among the lower-performing states in terms of literacy levels.
Ayodhya is situated on the banks of which river?
Correct Answer: C. Saryu (Ghaghra)
Ayodhya is situated on the banks of the Saryu River, which is a name locally used for the Ghaghra River. Ayodhya is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama and is one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of Hinduism. It is located in the Faizabad (now Ayodhya) district.
Which type of climate does Uttar Pradesh experience?
Correct Answer: B. Sub-tropical monsoon
The correct answer is Sub-tropical monsoon. Uttar Pradesh experiences a sub-tropical monsoon climate with three distinct seasons: summer (March-June), monsoon (July-September), and winter (October-February). Temperatures can range from near 0°C in winter in some areas to over 47°C in peak summer. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The Ganga enters Uttar Pradesh from which state?
Correct Answer: C. Uttarakhand
The Ganga enters Uttar Pradesh from Uttarakhand near Bijnor district. After descending from the Himalayan ranges and flowing through Haridwar and Rishikesh in Uttarakhand, the river enters the plains of UP. It then flows across the entire state from west to east.
Which district of UP was created most recently (in 2011)?
Correct Answer: C. Shamli
Shamli was the most recent district created in UP, carved out from Muzaffarnagar district in 2011. With the creation of Shamli, the total number of districts in UP reached 75. Other recently created districts include Amethi, Sambhal, and Hapur, all formed in the late 2000s.