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Geographical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

📆 November 1, 2024

Total Questions: 41

21. The place where Upper Ganga Canal originates is- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. 2002]

Correct Answer: (a) Haridwar
Solution:Upper Ganga canal originates from Ganga river in Haridwar district. The construction of Upper Ganga canal was started in 1842 and completed in 1854 by Proby T. Cautley.

22. Name the mountain pass that links 'Darma' and 'Byans' valleys of Uttaranchal - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (c) Sinla
Solution:Sin La (5495 m) is a high Himalaya mountain pass located in the eastern Kumaon in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. This pass connects bidang in Darma Valley to jolingkong lake in the Kuthi Yankti Valley.

23. What are Kingri-Wingri, Neeti-Mana? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Passes
Solution:Kingri-Wingri, and Neeti-Mana are passes. The Niti Pass located at 5800 meters connects India with Tibet. During winters, Niti village and valley is covered with heavy snow. Mana Pass is the last point between India (in Uttrakhand) and China Border. It was an ancient trade route between India and Tibet. It is one of the highest motorable passes in the world.

24. Kingri-Wingri, Neeti, Shail-shal and Dharma of Uttaranchal are - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) passes
Solution:Kingri-Wingri, Niti-la, Shail-Shal, Dharma, Lipulekh and Barahoti are important passes of Uttarakhand.

25. Janhavi river is associated with which drainage system or main river? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Bhagirathi
Solution:

Ganga river emerges as Bhagirathi from Gangotri. Kedar Ganga, Jhanvi and Bhilangana merge into it. The onward flow of the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda from Devprayag is known as the Ganga.

26. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers join and called Ganga? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) From Dev Prayag
Solution:

Ganga river emerges as Bhagirathi from Gangotri. Kedar Ganga, Jhanvi and Bhilangana merge into it. The onward flow of the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda from Devprayag is known as the Ganga.

27. The place where Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers joins and forms Ganga, is - [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Dev Prayag
Solution:Ganga river emerges as Bhagirathi from Gangotri. Kedar Ganga, Jhanvi and Bhilangana merge into it. The onward flow of the confluence of Bhagirathi and Alakananda from Devprayag is known as the Ganga.

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

Correct Answer: (b) Kali river
Solution:

Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of Kali river. Eastern Dhauliganga confluences with Kali river near Darma valley in Pithoragarh.

29. In which of the following rivers' confluence is Gobind Ghat located? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga (Bhyundar Gad)
Solution:

Govind Ghat is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand at the confluence of Alaknanda and Laxman Ganga rivers. Govind Ghat is the starting point towards 'Hemkund Sahib' and 'valley of flowers'.

30. 'Gohna lake' which was formed due to blockage of 'Birahi Ganga' lasted for how many years? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) 77 years
Solution:The Gohna lake came into existence in 1894 after the blockage of Birahi Ganga. A massive flood in Alakananda river in 1970 filled the Gohna lake with the debris of stones and trees, Thus, after 77 years of its existence, Gohna, lake ceased to exist.
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