Rivers, Falls, Climate and Monsoon

1. Rihand and Mand rivers of Chhattisgarh originate form: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Chilphi Ghati
(b) Maikal Hill
(c) Mainpat
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above

Solution:Rihand river originates from the Motiranga hills in the Surguja districts of Chhattisgarh. It flows northward and eventually joins the Son River in Uttar Pradesh. Mand river originate from north part of Manipat Plane of Surguja district.

2. Godawari - Sabri catchment area lies in which of the physical region of Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Plain of Mahanadi
(b) Jashpur-Samri pat
(c) Eastern part of Baghelkhand Plateau
(d) Dandakaranya

Correct Answer: (d) Dandakaranya

Solution:The Godavari is the second largest basin and accounts for nearly 9.5% of the total geographical area of the country. The eastern part of the Godawari-Sabri Catchment area covered by Dandakaranya Range. Thus option (d) will be correct answer.

3. The ancient name Nilotpala for Mahanadi was stated in [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Vayu Puran

Solution:The ancient name of the 'Nilotpala' for Mahanadi was stated in Vayu Puran.

4. Match the rivers with towns situated in Chhattisgarh. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2003]

River	Cities located
(A) Hasdeo	(i) Rajim
(B) Mahanadi	(ii) Durg
(C) Indravati	(iii) Jagdalpur
(D) Shivnath	(iv) Korba

Code:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	i	ii	iii	iv
(b)	iv	i	iii	ii
(c)	iii	iv	ii	i
(d)	iii	i	ii	iv

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The Correct match is as follows:

River	Cities located
Hasdeo	Korba
Mahanadi	Rajim
Indravati	Jagdalpur
Shivnath	Durg

5. Amerikapa-Tala is near the confluence point of which rivers? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (a) Shivnath-Maniyari

Solution:Amerikapa-Tala is located near the confluence of Maniyari and Shivnath rivers. Shivnath is a tributary of Mahanadi river. It originates from Panabaras Hills of Rajnadgaon. Maniyari river originates from Lormi Plateau, north-west to Bilaspur.

6. Which of the following archaeological sites is located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/ monuments of Buddism, Hinduism and Jainism? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) Shivrinarayan
(b) Rajim
(c) Sirpur
(d) Champaranya

Correct Answer: (c) Sirpur

Solution:Sirpur of Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh is an archaeological site located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/monuments of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. The old name of this place was 'Shripur'.

7. In the period of Mahabharata, the name of Mahanadi was-

Correct Answer: (e) None of these

Solution:Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016 Ans. (e) In the period of Mahabharata the name of Mahandi was 'Chitrotpala'.

8. Tributary of Shivnath river is -

Correct Answer: (a) Jamuniya

Solution:Shivnath river is a major tributary of Mahanadi river. It originates from Panabaras Hills of Ambagarh Tehsil of Rajnadgaon highlands. Its major tributaries are Haaf, Agar, Maniyari, Arpa, Kharun, Lilagar, Tandula, Kharkhara and Jamuniya. Madku island is located on Shivnath river.

9. Amongst the following, which of the waterfalls is not situated in Kanger Valley of Bastar? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Kudang Khodra
(b) Jhulan Darha
(c) Khursel
(d) Shiv Ganga

Correct Answer: (c) Khursel

Solution:Khursel waterfall is situated in Narayanpur district at Khursel Valley. It is situated over Khursel river.

10. On which river suspension bridge will be built in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Mahanadi

Solution:On March 1, 2022, CM Bhupesh Baghel dedicated the Laxman Jhula (Suspension Bridge) Built on Mahanadi at Prayag Rajim, Chhattisgarh. Connecting Rajiv Lochan Temple to Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple and Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple to Lomash Rishi Ashram.