Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Indian Geography

Question:

Which one of the following Indian cities is NOT located on a river bank?

Options:

Agra

Bhagalpur

Bhopal

Kanpur

Correct Answer:

Bhopal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Bhopal

Analysis of the Cities:

  • Agra: Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River. The iconic Taj Mahal is built directly on the river's edge.
  • Bhagalpur: Located in Bihar on the southern bank of the Ganges (Ganga) River. It is famous for its silk and the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary located in the river.
  • Kanpur: A major industrial hub in Uttar Pradesh, located on the banks of the Ganges (Ganga) River.
  • Bhopal: Known as the "City of Lakes," Bhopal is not situated on a river bank. Instead, the city's geography is defined by its massive man-made and natural lakes, primarily the Upper Lake (Bhojtal) and the Lower Lake