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Drainage System

📆 October 1, 2024

Drainage System

Total Questions: 43

11. Which of the following place is the confluence of the river Alakhnanda and the Bhagirathi? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) DevPrayag
Solution:Devprayag is a pilgrimage town in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers merge to form the holy River Ganga at Devprayag. The small town is situated on the route from Rishikesh to Badrinath.
Devprayag literally means 'holy confluence'. It is an extremely important religious site for Hindus. Ganga, the biggest and the holiest river in India, starts its journey to the plains and further towards Bay of Bengal from Devprayag.

12. With which drainage system or main river is Mandakini associated ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (a) Alaknanda
Solution:Mandakini river originates at Chorabari Taal. It is fed by Vasukiganga/son ganga river at Son Prayag and flow past the Hindu Temple Madhyamaheswar Ukhimath. Further, it merges in Alaknanda in Rudraprayag south of Badrinath.

13. Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Kali river
Solution:The eastern Dhauliganga river is a tributary of the Kali river. The Kali River flows from Kalapani near Lipulekh Pass. Its major tributaries are Gori, Saryu, Lohavati, Ladhiya etc

14. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers meet at [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Devprayag
Solution:The Ganga is the most important river of India. It rises in Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Here it is known as Bhagirathi. It cuts through the Central and the Lesser Himalayas. Bhagirathi meet Alaknanda at Devprayag, hereafter it is known as Ganga.

15. Which of the following is the place of confluence of the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi? [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2013]

Correct Answer: (d) Devprayag
Solution:The Ganga is the most important river of India. It rises in Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Here it is known as Bhagirathi. It cuts through the Central and the Lesser Himalayas. Bhagirathi meet Alaknanda at Devprayag, hereafter it is known as Ganga.

16. At which of the following town the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi combine to form River Ganga? [60th to 62th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) Devprayag
Solution:The Ganga is the most important river of India. It rises in Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Here it is known as Bhagirathi. It cuts through the Central and the Lesser Himalayas. Bhagirathi meet Alaknanda at Devprayag, hereafter it is known as Ganga.

17. Name the river which flows between Kedarnath and Rudraprayag? [Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Mandakini
Solution:Mandakini river flows between Kedarnath and Rudraprayag. Mandakini originates from the Chorabari Taal near Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. Mandakini is fed by Vasukiganga/ son ganga river at Sonprayag. Mandakini joins Alaknanda at Rudraprayag. Alaknanda then proceeds towards Devaprayag where it joins Bhagirathi river to form the Ganga river.

18. Along which of the following river's bank, the famous temple of Badrinath is located? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Alaknanda
Solution:The famous Badrinath temple is situated near the bank of Alaknanda river while Kedarnath Temple is located near the banks of Mandakini river in Uttarakhand.

19. The longest flowing river in India is- [40th B.P.S.C.(Pre) 1995]

Correct Answer: (c) Ganga
Solution:The length of flowing rivers of India (mentioned in the question) is given below:
List-IList-II
Ganga river2525 km
Godavari river1465 km
Narmada river1312 km
Mahanadi river851 km

20. The longest river in India is [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2018]

Correct Answer: (b) Ganga
Solution:The Ganges is the longest river (2525km) in India. It rises in Western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Ganga River System is one of the three major river basins that comprise the Himalayan Drainage System. The Ganga River and its numerous tributaries flow through the northern and eastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, shaping the landscape and sustaining diverse ecosystems along its course. With a total length of over 2,500 kilometres, the Ganga is the most important river in India and one of the longest in Asia. The major tributaries of the Ganga River are:
  •  Yamuna,
  •  Ramganga,
  •  Gomti,
  • Ghaghara,
  • Gandak,
  •  Damodar, and
  • Kosi etc.
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