Geographical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

31. Which one of the following lakes of Uttaranchal is triangular in shape? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Kedartal
(b) Nainital
(c) Naukuchiyatal
(d) Satopanth Lake

Correct Answer: (d) Satopanth Lake

Solution:Satopanth lake is triangular in shape. It is believed that on the three angles of this lake Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh performed 'Tapa'. Many people also believe that the trimortis bathes in the lake on auspicious day.

32. Which one of the following is known as 'mystery lake' of Uttarakhand? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Nainital
(b) Sattal
(c) Roopkund
(d) Naukuchiatal

Correct Answer: (b) Sattal

Solution:Roopkund, a high altitude glacial lake in the state of Uttarakhand, is also known as Mystery Lake. In 1942, hundreds of human skeletons were discovered by a forest officer. Due to this reason, it is known as Mystery Lake.

33. Which one of the following pairs is incorrect? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Dodi Tal-Uttarkashi
(b) Devriya Tal - Tehri
(c) Beni Tal-Chamoli
(d) Basuki Tal - Rudra Prayag

Correct Answer: (b) Devriya Tal - Tehri

Solution:Devriya Tal is situated at a height of 2438 metres in district Rudra Prayag. Reflection of the mountains like Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kedarnath, etc. can be clearly seen in this Tal.

34. In which part of Uttaranchal are artesian wells found? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Bhabhar
(b) Shivalik hillsy
(c) Tarai
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Tarai

Solution:An artesian well is simply a well that does not require a pump to bring water to the surface. When water reaches the ground surface under the natural pressure of the aquifer, the well is called an artesian well. Artesian wells are found in Tirai Region of Uttarakhand.

35. Kosi river of Uttaranchal is a tributary of- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Ganga
(b) Ramganga
(c) Sharda
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Ramganga

Solution:Kosi river of Uttarakhand is a tributary of Ramganga. Ramganga is also known as 'Rath Vahini'.

36. On which river is the Koteshwar Dam being built ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Alaknanda
(b) Birahi Ganga
(c) Dhauli Ganga
(d) Bhagirathi

Correct Answer: (d) Bhagirathi

Solution:Koteshwar dam is being constructed on the Bhagirathi river. It is located in Tehri district of Uttarakhand and is expected to generate 400 MW electricity.

37. Tehri Dam is located on the river- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Alaknanda
(b) Bhagirathi
(c) Yamuna
(d) Mandakini

Correct Answer: (b) Bhagirathi

Solution:Tehri dam is located on the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. It is the highest dam in India.

38. Tehri Dam being constructed in Uttaranchal is on the river- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

(a) Alaknanda and Mandakini
(b) Bhagirathi and Bhilangana
(c) Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
(d) Yamuna and Ganga

Correct Answer: (b) Bhagirathi and Bhilangana

Solution:Tehri dam is located on the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. It is the highest dam in India.

39. Where is Khatling glacier situated? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Tehri-Garhwal District
(b) Uttarkashi District
(c) Chamoli Districts
(d) Pithoragarh District

Correct Answer: (a) Tehri-Garhwal District

Solution:The Khatling Glacier is the source of the rivers Bhilangana, Sahasratal and Masartal. Khatling Glacier is located in the Tehri district of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.

40. The biggest Hydro-Electric Project of Uttarakhand State is: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Sharda Project
(b) Khadori Project
(c) Pathari Project
(d) Tehri Project

Correct Answer: (d) Tehri Project

Solution:

The biggest Hydro-Electric Project of Uttarakhand State is Tehri Project. It is the tallest dam in India.