Geography

10 practice questions on Geography for TSPSC Group I, with answers

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1. 1.Which of the following rivers does NOT flow through Telangana State?

   • (A)Godavari
   • (B)Krishna
   • (C)Musi
   • (D)Cauvery
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   Answer: (D) Cauvery

   Solution: Godavari, Krishna, and Musi are major rivers flowing through Telangana. The Cauvery River does not flow through Telangana; it originates in Karnataka and flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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2. 2.At the time of formation in 2014, how many districts did the state of Telangana initially have?

   • (A)9 districts
   • (B)10 districts
   • (C)21 districts
   • (D)33 districts
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   Answer: (B) 10 districts

   Solution: Telangana began its journey with ten districts at the time of its formation in 2014, before later reorganizing into 33 districts.

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3. 3.When Telangana was formed in 2014, how many districts did it initially comprise?

   • (A)9 districts
   • (B)10 districts
   • (C)23 districts
   • (D)33 districts
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   Answer: (B) 10 districts

   Solution: When Telangana was officially formed on 2nd June 2014, it initially comprised 10 districts carved out of north-western Andhra Pradesh. The state was later reorganized into 33 districts.

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4. 4.At the time of formation in 2014, how many districts did the state of Telangana comprise?

   • (A)8 districts
   • (B)10 districts
   • (C)13 districts
   • (D)23 districts
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   Answer: (B) 10 districts

   Solution: When Telangana was formed in June 2014, it initially comprised 10 districts, which were later reorganized into 33 districts.

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5. 5.Which of the following is NOT among the major urban centers of Telangana state?

   • (A)Warangal
   • (B)Nizamabad
   • (C)Vijayawada
   • (D)Karimnagar
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   Answer: (C) Vijayawada

   Solution: Vijayawada is located in Andhra Pradesh, not Telangana. Major cities of Telangana include Hyderabad, Warangal, Nizamabad, Nalgonda, Khammam, and Karimnagar.

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6. 6.Which two major rivers flow through the state of Telangana?

   • (A)Narmada and Tapti
   • (B)Godavari and Krishna
   • (C)Mahanadi and Cauvery
   • (D)Tungabhadra and Pennar
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   Answer: (B) Godavari and Krishna

   Solution: Telangana is situated on the Deccan Plateau and thrives on the waters of the Godavari and Krishna rivers, which are the two major rivers flowing through the state.

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7. 7.Which river forms the major source for the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana?

   • (A)Krishna River
   • (B)Godavari River
   • (C)Tungabhadra River
   • (D)Pranahita River
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   Answer: (B) Godavari River

   Solution: The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, one of the world's largest multi-purpose lift irrigation projects, lifts water from the Godavari River at the confluence point of Pranahita River to irrigate multiple districts in Telangana.

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8. 8.Which of the following is a major groundwater conservation initiative in Telangana aimed at restoration of minor irrigation tanks?

   • (A)Mission Bhagiratha
   • (B)Kaleshwaram Project
   • (C)Mission Kakatiya
   • (D)Godavari River Basin Project
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   Answer: (C) Mission Kakatiya

   Solution: Mission Kakatiya is a flagship program of Telangana state government focused on restoration of minor irrigation tanks to address groundwater depletion and improve agricultural irrigation.

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9. 9.The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is constructed on which river at its confluence with the Pranahita River?

   • (A)Krishna River
   • (B)Godavari River
   • (C)Musi River
   • (D)Manjira River
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   Answer: (B) Godavari River

   Solution: The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is built on the Godavari River. The project uniquely harnesses water at the confluence of rivers with Godavari by constructing a barrage at Medigadda, where the water is reverse pumped into the main river.

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10. 10.The confluence of which two rivers forms the Pranahita River, which is the largest tributary of the Godavari in Telangana?

    • (A)Wardha and Wainganga
    • (B)Manjira and Manair
    • (C)Indravati and Sabari
    • (D)Penganga and Purna
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    Answer: (A) Wardha and Wainganga

    Solution: The Pranahita River is formed by the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers at the border of Maharashtra and Telangana. It joins the Godavari River and is the largest tributary of Godavari.

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