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[#391] Consider the following statements. 1. Main tributary of Damodar river is Barakar. 2. Origin point of Sone river is Barakar. 3. Damodar valley corporation is also known as the Ruhr of India. 4. Gumani river of Jharkhand originates from Rajmahal hill. Which of statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer

(C) 1, 3 and 4

[#392] Bansloi originates from
Correct Answer

(D) Bans Pahar of Sahebganj district

Explanation

Solution: The Bansloi River originates on Bans Hill in Sahebganj district of Jharkhand, flows through Pakur district of Jharkhand and Birbhum and Murshidabad districts of West Bengal before flowing into the Bhagirathi north of Jangipur.

[#393] Amanat and Auranga are the tributaries of which river?
Correct Answer

(D) North Koel

Explanation

Solution: The principal tributaries of North Koel are the Auranga and the Amanat, both of which join it from the east, the former at Kechki, 16 kilometres (10 miles) south and the latter 8 kilometres (5 miles) north of Daltonganj.

[#394] Ajay river originates from
Correct Answer

(A) Munger district

[#395] 'Tilaiya' dam and 'Maithon' dam is constructed on which river?
Correct Answer

(A) Barakar

Explanation

Solution: Tilaiya and Maithon dams are constructed on Barakar river. The first dam was built across the Barakar River at Tilaiya and inaugurated in 1953. The second dam, Konar Dam, across the Konar River was inaugurated in 1955. The third dam across the Barakar River at Maithon was inaugurated in 1957. The fourth dam across the Damodar at Panchet was inaugurated in 1959.