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GeographyHardAsked in: Bihar · BPSC 66th CCE Pre, 2020

In which one of the following pairs of Administrative Divisions of Bihar Ganga river does not flow?

  1. A.Darbhanga - Munger
  2. B.Purnea - Bhagalpur
  3. C.Tirhut - Saran
  4. D.Kosi - Magadh

Correct answer

D. Kosi - Magadh

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Kosi - Magadh. Neither the Kosi division nor the Magadh division touches the Ganga, while every other division named in the options does. The Ganga enters Bihar near Chausa in Buxar, where the Karmanasa meets it, and flows west to east, splitting the State into North Bihar and South Bihar. The Kosi division, with Saharsa, Supaul and Madhepura, lies well north of the river and is drained by the Kosi. The Magadh division, with Gaya, Nawada, Aurangabad, Jehanabad and Arwal, lies to the south on the plateau edge and is drained by rivers such as the Phalgu and the Punpun. Option A is wrong because the Ganga touches Samastipur in Darbhanga division and flows past Munger. Option B is wrong because the Ganga flows through Bhagalpur and along Katihar in Purnea division. Option C is wrong because the Ganga touches Vaishali in Tirhut division and Saran district in Saran division. Exam tip: Kosi is north of the Ganga's reach and Magadh is south of it, so neither division sits on the river.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Himalayan rivers have their origin in the snow-covered areas, hence are dry in winter season. 2. Rivers of the Peninsular Plateau have reached maturity. 3. Himalayan rivers depict all the three stages of normal cycle of erosion. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3 only

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Which of the following statements related to latitude are true? 1. Rainfall, temperature and vegetation vary with latitude. 2. The difference between the longest day and the shortest day increases with latitude. 3. Indira Point is located approximately at 6°45' N latitude. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. A.1 and 2 only
  2. B.1 and 3 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

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  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.1, 2 and 4
  4. D.2 and 4 only
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Correct answer: C. 1, 2 and 4

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