UPSC Prelims 2006 Q99: Geography – World Physical Geography
Huangpu River flows
through which one of the following cities?
- (a) Beijing
- (b) Ho Chi Minh City
- (c) Shanghai
- (d) Manila
Answer: (c) Shanghai
Explanation
Huangpu River
| City | River |
|---|---|
| Beijing | Yongding and other small rivers |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Saigon River |
| Shanghai | Huangpu River, a tributary of the Yangtze |
| Manila | Pasig River |
The Huangpu River flows through Shanghai, the largest city of China, and joins the Yangtze estuary near the East China Sea.
Answer: (c) Shanghai.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Beijing is not on the Huangpu River.
- (b) Incorrect. Ho Chi Minh City lies on the Saigon River.
- (c) CORRECT. The Huangpu River flows through Shanghai.
- (d) Incorrect. Manila lies on the Pasig River.
Key point
The Huangpu River flows through Shanghai and joins the Yangtze estuary.
Remember
The Huangpu River flows through Shanghai.
Common mistakes
- Placing the river in Beijing, the capital.
- Confusing it with the Yangtze itself.
- Mixing Asian city rivers such as the Pasig and Saigon.
Exam tip
Shanghai = Huangpu; Manila = Pasig; Ho Chi Minh City = Saigon.
Sources
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Huangpu River
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — Shanghai