2006 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 99: Geography

Huangpu River flows through which one of the following cities?

aBeijing
bHo Chi Minh City
cShanghai
dManila

AnswerThe answer is (c).

The Huangpu River, Shanghai's main river, flows through the middle of the city and joins the Yangtze estuary. Shanghai's famous waterfront, the Bund, runs along its west bank, and the Pudong district lies on the east. Beijing, Ho Chi Minh City (on the Saigon River) and Manila (on the Pasig River) stand on other rivers.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Beijing is not on the Huangpu.
  • (b) Ho Chi Minh City is on the Saigon River.
  • (c) Correct: the Huangpu flows through Shanghai.
  • (d) Manila is on the Pasig River.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2006, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.