Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1091] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched in the term of city/town and river?
Correct Answer

(C) Jaunpur - Sai

Explanation

Solution: Jaunpur is a southeastern city of Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. It straddlesxa0the Gomati River, about 35 miles (55 km) northwest of Varanasi (Banaras).

[#1092] The largest source of irrigation in Uttar Pradesh is -
Correct Answer

(C) Tube well

Explanation

Solution: Tube wells are the largest source of irrigation in Uttar Pradesh.

[#1093] The beneficiary district of Uttar Pradesh, by Arjun dam canal, is -
Correct Answer

(D) Hamirpur

Explanation

Solution: Arjun dam is built on Arjun river at Charkhasi in Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh. The construction of this dam was completed in 1957. The 42 km main canal of Arjun dam is a source of irrigation for 59,722 hectare land of Mahoba and Hamirpur districts.

[#1094] Which of the following district in Uttar Pradesh is most affected by gully erosion?
Correct Answer

(A) Etawah

Explanation

Solution: Etawah district of Uttar Pradesh is most affected by gully erosion. It is located between Yamuna and Chambal river.

[#1095] Which one of the following rivers does not pass through Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(D) Jhelum

Explanation

Solution: Thexa0major river Yamuna, which meets Ganga and invisible Saraswati river at Prayag flows through Uttar Pradesh. The other rivers are Ramganga, Gomati, Ghagra, Gandak, and the tributaries of Yamuna like Chambal, Betwa, Sind, Ken. Most of the rivers are meet with Ganga. The rivers are perennial, snow fed and emerged from Himalayas except Gomati.