Geography, Rivers & Districts — Set 8
UP GK · भूगोल, नदियां और जिले · Questions 71–80 of 160
Bareilly falls under which administrative division?
Correct Answer: B. Bareilly Division
Bareilly falls under the Bareilly Division. This division comprises the districts of Bareilly, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, and Pilibhit. Bareilly is a major city in Rohilkhand region and is known for its Zari-Zardozi work and as a significant railway junction.
Which river originates from the Vindhyan Range and flows northward through Mirzapur?
Correct Answer: D. All of these
The correct answer is 'All of these'. The Tons, Karmanasa, and Belan rivers all originate from the Vindhyan Range and flow northward through the Mirzapur-Sonbhadra region. The Karmanasa forms part of the UP-Bihar border. The Belan River valley has yielded important prehistoric archaeological sites.
Which expressway in UP connects Lucknow to Agra?
Correct Answer: B. Agra-Lucknow Expressway
The Agra-Lucknow Expressway is a 302 km long six-lane expressway connecting Agra to Lucknow. It was inaugurated in November 2016. The expressway passes through the districts of Agra, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etawah, Auraiya, Kannauj, Unnao, and Lucknow.
Which region of UP receives the highest rainfall?
Correct Answer: C. Eastern UP
Eastern UP receives the highest rainfall in the state, with areas receiving 100-120 cm annually. This is due to the proximity of the monsoon winds coming from the Bay of Bengal. As one moves westward, rainfall decreases, with western UP receiving only about 60-80 cm.
The Purvanchal Expressway connects Lucknow to which city?
Correct Answer: C. Ghazipur
The Purvanchal Expressway connects Lucknow to Ghazipur, covering approximately 341 km. It was inaugurated in November 2021. The expressway passes through 6 districts and has significantly improved connectivity to eastern UP. It also has an airstrip for emergency aircraft landings.
Which is the principal river of the Bundelkhand region in UP?
Correct Answer: C. Ken
The Ken River is the principal river of the Bundelkhand region. It flows through the districts of Banda, Chitrakoot, and Hamirpur. Other important rivers in Bundelkhand include the Betwa, Paisuni, and Bagain. The region is often drought-prone due to erratic rainfall.
Which city is known as the 'Silk City' of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer: B. Varanasi
Varanasi is known as the 'Silk City' of UP due to its famous Banarasi silk sarees and brocade weaving industry. The handloom industry of Varanasi dates back several centuries. Banarasi silk is known worldwide for its intricate gold and silver zari work.
How many Vidhan Sabha constituencies does Uttar Pradesh have?
Correct Answer: B. 403
Uttar Pradesh has 403 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly) constituencies, the highest of any Indian state. These include 85 constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes. The UP Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) has 100 seats, making UP's legislature the largest in India.
The Ganga exits Uttar Pradesh and enters Bihar near which district?
Correct Answer: B. Ballia
The Ganga exits Uttar Pradesh near Ballia district and enters Bihar. Ballia is the easternmost district of UP. After flowing through the entire breadth of UP for about 1,140 km, the Ganga crosses into Bihar and eventually flows to West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Meerut belongs to which administrative division?
Correct Answer: B. Meerut Division
Meerut belongs to the Meerut Division. This division includes the districts of Meerut, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, and Hapur. Meerut is historically significant as the place where the 1857 revolt started and is a major commercial city in western UP.