Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls (Bihar)

11. The river Subarnarekha originates near which of the following villages? [69th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

(a) Ormanjhi
(b) Mandar
(c) Hehal
(d) Nagri

Correct Answer: (d) Nagri

Solution:The Subernarekha basin extends over states of Jharkhand, Odisha and comparatively smaller part in West Bengal. The Subernarekha River rises near Nagri Village in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand at an elevation of 600m. It flows for a length of 395 km. before outfalling into the Bay of Bengal.

12. Jamshedpur is located on the bank of which river? [45th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2001]

(a) Damodar
(b) Brahmani
(c) Swarnarekha
(d) Ajay

Correct Answer: (c) Swarnarekha

Solution:Jamshedpur is located on the bank of the Swarnrekha river. Tata’s steel manufacturing company has been established here. Water supply to this industry is done through Swarnrekha river.

13. The confluence of the rivers Son and Ganga is located in which district of Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (b) Patna

Solution:The confluence of the rivers Son and Ganga is located in Maner, Patna district of Bihar.

14. Brahmayoni Hill is located in which district of Bihar? [67th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

Correct Answer: (a) Gaya

Solution:Brahmayoni Hill is located in Gaya district of Bihar.

15. North Bihar is famous for: [53rd to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011]

(a) agricultural prosperity
(b) heavy industries
(c) flood
(d) famine

Correct Answer: (c) flood

Solution:North Bihar is a term used for the region of Bihar which lies on the north of Ganga river and east of Gandak river. This area experiences heavy floods almost every year.

16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation of Mandal dam Project to be built on which river? [65th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2019]

Correct Answer: (d) North Koel

Solution:Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of North Koel Reservoir, also known as Mandal dam project in Palamu. The project on North Koel river flowing through Latehar, Palamu and Garhwa districts in Jharkhand was started in 1972.