Drainage System

21. The Bhagirathi river originates from- [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2013, Uttarakhand P.C.S.(Pre) 2006, Chhattisgarh P.C.S.(Pre) 2011]

(a) Gomukh
(b) Gangotri
(c) Tapovan
(d) Vishnu Prayag

Correct Answer: (a) Gomukh

Solution:Bhagirathi emerges from Gomukh of Gangotri Glacier,18km away from Shivalinga Peak. The Bhagirathi River is the name of the Ganga River in India before it joins the Alaknanda River at Devprayag. The Bhagirathi is a major river in the Ganga River System, which is important to India both geographically and culturally. Some of its tributaries include the Kedar Ganga, Jadh Ganga, Kakora Gad, Jalandhari Gad, Siyan Gad, Asi Ganga, and Bhilangna River.

22. Identify the only tributary of River Ganges which rises in the plains. [U.P. Lower Sub.(Pre) 2008]

(a) Son
(b) Sharda or Saryu
(c) Gomti
(d) Ram Ganga

Correct Answer: (c) Gomti

Solution:The Gomti river originates from Gomat Taal (Fulhar lake) near Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh. It is the only tributary of River Ganges which rises in the plains.

23. Assertion (A): Yamuna becomes a dead river between Delhi and Agra most of the year. [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Reason (B) : Yamuna is a non-perennial river. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Correct Answer: (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

Solution:The Yamuna becomes a dead river between Delhi and Agra most of the year because of domestic discharge and industrial waste of Delhi, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Agra. So, assertion (A) is correct while Yamuna River is a perennial river, so Reason (R) is false.

24. Which one of the following river is not a tributary of Yamuna? [U.P.P.C.S.(GIC) 2010]

(a) Betwa
(b) Chambal
(c) Ken
(d) Ram Ganga

Correct Answer: (d) Ram Ganga

Solution:Ram Ganga river originates from Dudhatoli ranges in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It is a tributary of the Ganges while Chambal, Betwa and Ken are tributaries of river Yamuna

25. The river Yamuna originates from- [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Chaukhamba
(b) Bandar Poonch
(c) Nanda Devi
(d) Neelkanth

Correct Answer: (b) Bandar Poonch

Solution:The Yamuna originates from Yamunotri Glacier near Bandar Poonch Peak. The 1,376 km long Yamuna flows solely through India, crossing three states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. After rising in the high himalayas, it flows in a southerly direction swiftly through the Himalayan foothills and, exiting Uttarakhand, onto the Indo-Gangetic Plain, along the border between Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana state to the west. The Eastern and Western Yamuna canals are fed from the river at that point. The Yamuna then passes Delhi, where it feeds the Agra Canal. South of Delhi, and now wholly within Uttar Pradesh, it turns southeastward. Near Prayagraj (Allahabad), after a course of about 855 miles (1,376 km), the Yamuna joins the Ganges River. The confluence of the two rivers is an especially sacred place to Hindus and is the site of annual festivals as well as the Kumbh Mela, which is held every 12 years.

26. Consider the following tributaries of River Yamuna and arrange them from West to East: [U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

1. Betwa

2. Ken

3. Sindh

4. Chambal
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

(a) 4, 3, 1 and 2
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 3, 2, 1 and 4
(d) 2, 3, 1 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) 4, 3, 1 and 2

Solution:The tributaries of the Yamuna flowing from west to east are - Chambal - Sindh - Betwa - Ken. The Chambal River originates near Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (Old name - Mhow) in Madhya Pradesh. This river flows through Sawai Madhopur and Dholpur in Rajasthan and finally joins the Yamuna.

27. Which of the following rivers does not fall into river Yamuna? [M.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2008]

(a) Ken
(b) Betwa
(c) Son
(d) Chambal

Correct Answer: (c) Son

Solution:Son is one of the main rivers of Madhya Pradesh, it is a tributary of the river Ganges while Chambal, Betwa and Ken are tributaries of the river Yamuna.

28. Which one of the following rivers does not join the river Chambal? [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2018]

(a) Kshipra
(b) Kali Sindh
(c) Betwa
(d) Parvati

Correct Answer: (c) Betwa

Solution:River Betwa rises in the Vindhya Range and it is a tributary of Yamuna. It joins the river Yamuna near Hamirpur town Uttar Pradesh. The Betwa River originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. It flows through Orchha (Madhya Pradesh) before reaching Uttar Pradesh. The Betwa River joins the Yamuna River near Hamirpur. The Betwa River is also known as the Ganga of Madhya Pradesh due to pollution. The Betwa River is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. The Betwa River is home to many birds and animals, including parakeets, lapwings, kingfishers, egrets, cormorants, langurs, macaques, and spotted deer.

29. Betwa river originate from: [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2020]

(a) Aravalli Hills
(b) Satpura Hills
(c) Vindhyan Hills
(d) Western Ghats

Correct Answer: (c) Vindhyan Hills

Solution:River Betwa rises in the Vindhya Range and it is a tributary of Yamuna. It joins the river Yamuna near Hamirpur town Uttar Pradesh. The Betwa River originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. It flows through Orchha (Madhya Pradesh) before reaching Uttar Pradesh. The Betwa River joins the Yamuna River near Hamirpur. The Betwa River is also known as the Ganga of Madhya Pradesh due to pollution. The Betwa River is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. The Betwa River is home to many birds and animals, including parakeets, lapwings, kingfishers, egrets, cormorants, langurs, macaques, and spotted deer.

30. Betwa river joins the- [U.P.R.O./A.R.O.(Pre) 2014]

(a) Ganga
(b) Yamuna
(c) Brahamaputra
(d) Son

Correct Answer: (b) Yamuna

Solution:River Betwa rises in the Vindhya Range and it is a tributary of Yamuna. It joins the river Yamuna near Hamirpur town Uttar Pradesh. The Betwa River originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh. It flows through Orchha (Madhya Pradesh) before reaching Uttar Pradesh. The Betwa River joins the Yamuna River near Hamirpur. The Betwa River is also known as the Ganga of Madhya Pradesh due to pollution. The Betwa River is mentioned in the epic Mahabharata. The Betwa River is home to many birds and animals, including parakeets, lapwings, kingfishers, egrets, cormorants, langurs, macaques, and spotted deer.