Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#1211] Which is the most important multipurpose project in Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Rihand Project

Explanation

Solution: Rihand Project is Uttar Pradesh's most significant multipurpose project by far. It consists of a 934 m long and 92 m high concrete dam with straight gravity. It stretches over a 466 sq km area and is India's largest man-made reservoir. It is capable of holding 11.4 lakh hectares of water.

[#1212] Which of the following rivers flows through Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(B) Son

Explanation

Solution: Son river flows through Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Son River is a perennial river located in central India. It originates near Amarkantak Hill in Annupur district of Madhya Pradesh and finally merges with the Ganges River near Patna in Bihar. Sone river is the second largest southern tributary of the Ganges after Yamuna River. India's oldest river bridge Koilwar Bridge over Sone River connects Arrah with Patna. Sone river is famous for its sand across country.

[#1213] Which of the following river originates near Raisen district?
Correct Answer

(A) Betwa

Explanation

Solution: Originating in the Kumra village in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, the Betwa flows for 590 km (232 km in MP and 358 km in UP). After meandering through Madhya Pradesh, it enters the neighbouring state, Uttar Pradesh, and joins the river Yamuna (Jamna) in Hamirpur.

[#1214] Parichha dam is situated on which of the following rivers?
Correct Answer

(A) Betwa

Explanation

Solution: Parichha Dam, built on the Betwa River near Parichha town, which is about 25 km from Jhansi on the Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No. 25.

[#1215] Which of the following is the confluences of Gandak and Ganga rivers?
Correct Answer

(D) Hajipur