Geography Of India (Part-VI) (Railway)

Total Questions: 50

41. Among the following, identify the states which are related to premonsoon showers 'Kal Baisakhi (Nor westers)'. [RRB Group D' CBT Exam, 19.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Gujarat and Maharashtra
(2) Kerala and Karnataka
(3) West Bengal and Assam
(4) Rajasthan and Punjab

Correct Answer: (3) West Bengal and Assam

Solution:Nor'westers or the Kalbaisakhi are localised rainfall and thunderstorm event which occurs in Bangladesh and Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha. Tripura, Assamand West Bengal.

• It is known as Bordoisila in Assam.

• It generally blows in April May from a northwesterly direction and occur in afternoon or just before sunset.

42. Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Yamuna? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam. 19.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Chambal
(2) Ken
(3) Betwa
(4) Gandak

Correct Answer: (4) Gandak

Solution:The Gandak River, also known as the Narayani is one of the major rivers in Nepal and a left bank tributary of the Ganges in India.

• It is formed by the union of the Kalt and Trisuli rivers, which rise in the Great Himalaya Range in Nepal: from this junction to the Indian border s-

• It joins the Ganges northeast of Munger in Bihar.

43. Which of the following dams was constructed on river Ganga? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 19.09.2022 (Shift-III)]

(1) Rihand Dam
(2) Chamera Dam
(3) Koyna Dam
(4) Tehri Dam

Correct Answer: (4) Tehri Dam

Solution:The Tehri Dam is a multipurpose rock and earthfill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand.

• It is the tallest dam (260 Metre Height) in India.

• The Bhagirathi is considered the source stream of the Ganges.

44. Which of the following rivers flows into India from nepal? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) Karnali
(2) Dhauliganga
(3) Son
(4) Bhilangana

Correct Answer: (1) Karnali

Solution:Ghaghara, also called Karnali, is a perennial transboundary river originating on the Tibetan Plateau near Lake Manasarovar.

• The Karnali cuts through the Himalayas in Nepal and joins the Sharda River at Brahmaghat in India.

• Together they form the Ghaghara River, a major left bank tributary of the Ganges.

45. In which year did the cyclone "Tauktae' is hit India? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam. 20.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

(1) 2019
(2) 2022
(3) 2020
(4) 2021

Correct Answer: (4) 2021

Solution:Tauktae was the first extremely severe cyclonic storm of the 2021 North Indian Ocean cyclone season.

• It hit the Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra, before rapidly intensifying into a very severe cyclonic storm, early on May 16,2021.

• It struck the Indian state of Gujarat on May 17, 2021.

46. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), with its headquarters in________, and having presence in 16 regional stations, is responsible for surveying the faunal resources of India. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Andhra Pradesh
(2) Kolkata
(3) Kerela
(4) Karnataka

Correct Answer: (2) Kolkata

Solution:The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is headquartered a Kolkata, West Bengal.

• It was founded on 1 July 1916.

• It is India's premier organisation in zoological research and studies to promote the survey, exploration, and research of the fauna in the country.

47. The Budhabalanga and Baitarini rivers have their source in_________. [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20:09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Chhattisgarh
(2) Jharkhand
(3) Odisha
(4) West Bangal

Correct Answer: (3) Odisha

Solution:Budhabalanga and Baitarani are two important rivers of Odisha.

• The Budhabalanga rises in the Similipal hills and plunges through Barehipani Falls, located in Simlipal National Park in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha.

• The Baltarani originates from the Gonasika (Cow Nose Shaped) hills in Keonjhar district of Odisha.

48. The Brahmaputra marks the_______ boundary of the Himalayas. [RRB Group D CBT Exam. 20.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) Northern-most
(2) Western-most
(3) Southern-most
(4) Eastern-most

Correct Answer: (4) Eastern-most

Solution:The Brahmaputra river marks the eastern most boundary of the Himalayas.

• Beyond the Dihang gorge, the Himalayas bend sharply to the south and spread along the eastern boundary of India.

• They are known as the Purvanchal or the eastern hills and mountains.

49. On 21st January 2022, Tripura, Manipur and Meghalaya celebrated their_____ Foundation Day. [RRB-Group 'D' CBT Exam, 20.09.2022 (Shift-II)]

(1) 75th
(2) 55th
(3) 25th
(4) 50th

Correct Answer: (4) 50th

Solution:Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya celebrated their Statehood Day on 21 January 2022.

• On 21 January 1972, the states of Tripura, Manipur. and Meghalaya became fullfledged states under the North Eastern Region (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.

50. Which set of statements is true about the river Ganga? [RRB Group 'D' CBT Exam, 27.09.2022 (Shift-I)]

1. The Ganga rises in the Gangotri glacier near Gaumukh. Here, It is known as the Bhagirathi.

2. At Devprayag, the Bhagirathi meets the Alaknanda; hereafter, it is known as the Ganga.

3. The Alaknanda has its source in the Satopanth glacier above Kedarnath.

4. The Ganga enters the plains at Haridwar.

(1) 1, 3 and 4
(2) 2, 3 and 4
(3) 1, 2 and 4
(4) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (3) 1, 2 and 4

Solution:The River Alaknanda rises at the fed of Satopath and Bhagirathi Kharak glacier in Uttarakhand.

• It meets the Sarasvati River tributary at Mana near Tibet and continues downstream. reaching the Badrinath valley.

• At Devprayag the Alaknanda River converges with the Bhagirathi River and travels onward as the Ganges River.

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