Saraswati river , Rivers - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. The white Nile originates in Great Lakes region of central Africa
2. The Blue Nile begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia
3. The two rivers meet near Juba

Which of the above statements are true?


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2

Explanation:
Juba is capital of south Sudan.The two rivers meet near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.


2)   Brahmaputra is known as Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. It enters India in Arunachal Pradesh where it is known as

a. Kameng
b. Lohit
c. Dibang
d. Siang
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Siang

Explanation:
It is known as Dihang or Siang. The Brahmaputra enters India in the state of Arunachal Pradesh, where it is called Siang. It makes a very rapid descent from its original height in Tibet, and finally appears in the plains, where it is called Dihang.


3)   Consider the following statements

1. Kedarnath is near Chorabari Glacier, the head of river Mandakin.
2. River Mandakina is tributary of the Alaknanda river.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!