This is the Day-19 questions of the CAF Revision plan for prelims. The questions are based on the syllabus as provided in the schedule. Aspirants are requested to go through the detailed CAF strategy to understand the need of the UPSC prelims and to prepare well for the same. Attempt the questions honestly. The key answers and explanations of this test will be live at 9.00pm. The maximum time to attempt the 20 questions is 25 minutes.
Q.1) Consider the following statements about Indus river system.
- The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
- Sutlej is the only river of Indus river system which originates outside India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.2) Panch Prayag is used specifically used to connote the five sacred river confluences in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Arrange the following prayags from north to south.
- Vishnuprayag
- Nandaprayag
- Karnaprayag
- Rudraprayag
- Devprayag
Choose the correct answers from the codes given below
(a) 1-2-3-4-5
(b) 2-3-1-4-5
(c) 1-2-4-3-5
(d) 1-3-2-4-5
Q.3) Tila, Seti and Beri are tributaries of
(a) Yamuna
(b) Gandak
(c) Gaghara
(d) Kosi
Q.4) Which of the following river forms the boundary between India and Nepal?
(a) Kosi
(b) Gandak
(c) Sarda
(d) Rapti
Q.5) All the Peninsular rivers are characterised by
- Fixed course
- Absence of meanders
- Nonperennial flow of water
- Flow through the rift valley
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.6) Consider the following statements about Peninsular river system.
- Peninsular rivers are super imposed, rejuvenated resulting in trellis, radial and rectangular patterns.
- Long course flowing through the rugged mountains experiencing headward erosion and river capturing; In plains meandering and shifting of course.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.7) With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:
- The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra, but it flows through Sikkim.
- River Rangeet originates in Sikkim and it is a tributary of river Teesta.
- River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
Q.8) Which of the following are the key features of ‘National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA)’?
- River basin is the unit of planning and management.
- It spearheads the river conservation efforts at the national level.
- One of the Chief Ministers of the State through which the Ganga flows becomes the Chairman of NGRBA on rotation basis.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.9) Which of the following is/are tributary/tributaries of Brahmaputra?
- Dibang
- Kameng
- Lohit
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.10) In ancient India the territorial name Tosali referred to
(a) The region between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab
(b) The basin of the river Son
(c) The delta of the river Cauvery
(d) The area of the river Mahanadi
Q.11) Farakka agreement between Bangladesh and India implies
(a) Sharing of river water of Ganges
(b) Free navigation
(c) Mutual understanding of border areas
(d) A peace treaty
Q.12) Chambal river flows through the States of
(a) Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh
(b) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
(c) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
(d) Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
Q.13) Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projects are situated on the rivers
(a) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Kosi
(b) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Purna
(c) Mahanadi, Beas, Godavari
(d) Beas, Mahanadi, Sutlej
Q.14) The maturity of a river course is recognised by the presence of
(a) V-shaped valley
(b) Meanders
(c) Gorges
(d) High denudational power
Q.15) Consider the following statements.
- In the youth or early stage a river has no or very narrow floodplains.
- The erosion caused by the river in youth stage is known as lateral erosion.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.16) With respect to General Council of WTO consider the following statements.
- It is the dispute settlement body of WTO.
- It is also Trade policy review body of WTO.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.17) the report titles released by A Glass Half Full: The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia.
(a) World Bank
(b) WTO
(c) IMF
(d) ADB
Q.18) Which of the following countries are not member of RCEP?
(a) India
(b) China
(c) Sri Lanka
(d) Japan
Q.19) Which of the following countries participated in military exercise Vostok 2018?
- Russia
- China
- Mongolia
- Kazakhstan
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) All the above
Q.20) Consider the following statements about Mahadayi/Mandovi river.
- The famous Dudhsagar falls located on this river.
- Kalasa and Banduri are its tributaries.
- It is the east flowing river.
- Mahadayi river water dispute is among the states of Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above