Static Quiz 13 June 2025 (Geography)
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Static Quiz 13 June 2025 (Geography) For UPSC Exam
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1. Question
Match the following rivers with their key features:
River Feature
A. Amazon River 1. Sustained ancient Egyptian civilization
B. Nile River 2. World’s largest water discharge
C. Mississippi River 3. Major North American trade route
D. Yangtze River 4. Home to Three Gorges DamCorrectCorrect Answer: a) A–2, B–1, C–3, D–4
Explanation:
• Amazon River (A–2): Renowned for the largest water discharge globally, feeding the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.
• Nile River (B–1): Historically supported ancient Egyptian civilization, serving as a cradle for cultural development.
• Mississippi River (C–3): A vital trade route draining much of North America, connecting 31 U.S. states.
• Yangtze River (D–4): Hosts the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydropower project.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) A–2, B–1, C–3, D–4
Explanation:
• Amazon River (A–2): Renowned for the largest water discharge globally, feeding the Amazon rainforest ecosystem.
• Nile River (B–1): Historically supported ancient Egyptian civilization, serving as a cradle for cultural development.
• Mississippi River (C–3): A vital trade route draining much of North America, connecting 31 U.S. states.
• Yangtze River (D–4): Hosts the Three Gorges Dam, the world’s largest hydropower project. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Which river is considered the longest in the world?
CorrectCorrect Answer: a) Nile River
Explanation:
The Nile River, approximately 6,650 km long, is traditionally considered the longest river in the world. It flows through northeastern Africa, supporting ancient civilizations like Egypt. Although some measurements suggest the Amazon might be longer, the Nile remains the widely accepted longest river in many academic contexts.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) Nile River
Explanation:
The Nile River, approximately 6,650 km long, is traditionally considered the longest river in the world. It flows through northeastern Africa, supporting ancient civilizations like Egypt. Although some measurements suggest the Amazon might be longer, the Nile remains the widely accepted longest river in many academic contexts. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Assertion-Reason (AR) Type:
Assertion (A): The Yellow River is prone to severe flooding.
Reason (R): Heavy siltation causes the riverbed to rise, leading to frequent overflows.CorrectCorrect Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The Yellow River, known for catastrophic floods, suffers from heavy siltation that elevates its riverbed, causing it to overflow during heavy rains. The reason directly explains the assertion.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
The Yellow River, known for catastrophic floods, suffers from heavy siltation that elevates its riverbed, causing it to overflow during heavy rains. The reason directly explains the assertion. - Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
CorrectCorrect Answer: b) Parana River – Itaipu Dam
Explanation:
• The Parana River supports the Itaipu Dam, a major hydropower source in South America.
• Yenisei is in Russia, not Central Africa; Ob–Irtysh is in Siberia, not the Amazon; Amur forms the Russia-China border, not linked to Egypt.IncorrectCorrect Answer: b) Parana River – Itaipu Dam
Explanation:
• The Parana River supports the Itaipu Dam, a major hydropower source in South America.
• Yenisei is in Russia, not Central Africa; Ob–Irtysh is in Siberia, not the Amazon; Amur forms the Russia-China border, not linked to Egypt. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about the Congo River:
1. It is the second longest river in Africa.
2. It is the deepest river in the world.
3. It flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Which of the above is/are correct?
Options:CorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Congo (~4,700 km) is Africa’s second longest river after the Nile (~6,650 km).
• Statement 2: Correct. The Congo is the world’s deepest river, with depths up to ~220 meters.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Congo flows into the Atlantic Ocean, not the Mediterranean Sea.IncorrectCorrect Answer: a) 1 and 2 only
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Correct. The Congo (~4,700 km) is Africa’s second longest river after the Nile (~6,650 km).
• Statement 2: Correct. The Congo is the world’s deepest river, with depths up to ~220 meters.
• Statement 3: Incorrect. The Congo flows into the Atlantic Ocean, not the Mediterranean Sea.
