Question

Which of the following cities is not located on the riverbank?
A) Surat
B) Agra
C) Cuttack
D) Mysore

Answer 1

Hint:A land alongside a body of water is called a bank. A stream bank or river bank is the terrain alongside the bed of a river, creek, or stream and this is according to limnology which study of inland water. Rivers provide good maritime routes and transportation of both commodities and persons, hence big cities are built along their banks. Rather than overcrowding highways with vehicles, products can be delivered up and down waterways.

Complete answer:
The Indian subcontinent's mainland is crisscrossed by numerous rivers. In Indian civilization, rivers have always played a significant role. Cities require a constant supply of water, which rivers give. The majority of India's major cities are situated along riverbanks.

Let us now consider each option:
A) Surat: The city is situated on the Tapi River and has a 6-kilometre-long coastline along the Arabian Sea. Because of these factors, the city grew to be an important commercial centre throughout the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries, prospering from marine trade. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
B) Agra: Agra is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, around 210 kilometres south of the national capital New Delhi, on the banks of the Yamuna river. Thus, this opinion is incorrect.
C) Cuttack: Cuttack is a city in Odisha, a state in eastern India. It is located on a peninsula that is bordered to the north by the Mahanadi River and to the south by the Kathajodi River. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
D) Mysore: Mysuru, commonly known as Mysore, is a city in southern India's Karnataka state. On the undulating Deccan plateau, it is located northwest of Chamundi Hill, midway between the Kaveri (Cauvery) and Kabani (Kabbani) rivers. However, the city is not located along with either of the river's banks. Thus, this is the correct option.

The correct answer is D) Mysore. Thus, Mysore is a city that is not located on a riverbank.

Note: Mysore was the former capital of the Wodeyar dynasty and is currently renowned as Karnataka's cultural centre. Mysore is India's second cleanest city. The city has a known history that dates back thousands of years, as well as a legendary history that explains the name's origin: the demon Mahishasura was slain here by the Goddess Chamundi, according to legend.