Rivers, Falls, Climate and Monsoon

21. The average annual rainfall of Chhattisgarh is - [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) 1400-1425 m.m
(b) 1390-1400 m.m.
(c) 1425-1450 m.m.
(d) 1300-1325 m.m.

Correct Answer: (b) 1390-1400 m.m.

Solution:Average annual rainfall in the state of Chhattisgarh is 1390- 1400 mm. Chhattisgarh receives around 90% of its rain from the south-west monsoon. Presently, the annual average rainfall is 1325 mm

22. Which wind causes rainfall in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) North-West Monsoon
(b) South-West Monsoon
(c) North-East Monsoon
(d) South-East Monsoon

Correct Answer: (b) South-West Monsoon

Solution:In Chhattisgarh, approximately 90% of annual rainfall is received during the southwest monsoon season only. South- West monsoon wind causes rainfall in Chhattisgarh.

23. Chhattisgarh receives its maximum monsoonal rainfall form- [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Bay of Bengal branch
(b) Arabian sea branch
(c) Indian Ocean branch
(d) Retreating monsoon

Correct Answer: (a) Bay of Bengal branch

Solution:The state of Chhattisgarh receives most of its monsoonal rain from the Bay of Bengal. The Arabian Sea monsoon brings lesser rain in the state than the Bay of Bengal.

24. Which of the following area receives lower rainfall in Chhattisgarh ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Maikal Range

Solution:The Maikal Range region of Chhattisgarh.receives lesser rainfall. Chhattisgarh receives rainfall from both the monsoon originating in the Bay of Bengal as well as the monsoon originating in the Arabian Sea. However, the Bay of Bengal monsoon brings maximum rainfall in the state. Maikal Range located in the west of Rajnadgaon district of Chhattisgarh is a rain shadow area.

25. The winter rainfall in Chhattisgarh area is mainly due to one of the following. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Retreating monsoon
(b) S.W. Monsoon
(c) S.E. Monsoon
(d) Western depressions

Correct Answer: (a) Retreating monsoon

Solution:Winter season rain in Chhattisgarh occurs mainly due to the retreating monsoon. This rain is beneficial for Rabi crops.

26. Which one of the following type of climate is found in Chhattisgarh State ? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Humid South-East
(b) Sub Humid transitional
(c) Sub Humid Littoral
(d) Sub Humid continental

Correct Answer: (a) Humid South-East

Solution:West Bengal, Chhota Nagpur, Odisha Plateau, Southern Chhattisgarh and north-eastern Andhra Pradesh fall under humid south-east climate. Central Gangetic Plains (Eastern Uttar Pradesh and western Bihar) fall under sub-humid transition climate. Coromandel coast comes under sub-humid tropical climate. Sub-humid continental climate extends to Upper Gangetic plains.

27. Which water reservoir is the highest in Chhattisgarh? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Ravishankar Reservoir
(b) Kodar Reservoir
(c) Minimata Reservoir
(d) Sondhoor Reservoir

Correct Answer: (c) Minimata Reservoir

Solution:Minimata water reservoir on Hasdeo river in Korba district is the highest water reservoir in Chhattisgarh. Its height is approximately 87 meter and holding capacity is 36% of its total capacity.

28. Which of the following is not a correct pair of waterfall and area of its location? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2015]

Correct Answer: (b) Satdhara waterfall - Mungeli

Solution:Amritdhara waterfall is situated in Koriya district of Chhattisgarh. The Hasdo river originating from Koriya Hills forms this waterfall near Barbaspur in Mahendragarh tehsil. Satdhara waterfall is located on Indravati river near Jagdalpur in Bastar district. Falling from Bodhghati Hills this stream gets divided in seven streams known as Bodhdhara, Kapildhara, Pandavdhara, Krishnadhara, Shivadhara, Baldhara and Shivchitradhara. Chitrakoot Falls is also known as 'Niagara Falls of India. It is located in Bastar district. Ranidaraha Falls is located in Sukwa district of Chhattisgarh. CGPSC held option (b) as the correct answer.

29. Amritdhara waterfall is on which river? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Maniyari
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Indravati
(d) Hasdeo

Correct Answer: (d) Hasdeo

Solution:Amritdhara waterfall is on Hasdeo river.

30. In which Pat 'Gaurlata' peak is situated? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Samri Pat
(b) Mainpat
(c) Jashpur Pat
(d) Jarang Pat

Correct Answer: (a) Samri Pat

Solution:'Gaurlata' Peak is situated in Samri Pat.