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HCS (Haryana)Prelims2023General Studies

Question

Consider the following statements : 1. Tiber river delta is not an example of cuspidate delta. 2. Tiber river enters into Tyrrhenian sea. 3. The Tiber river flows through the city of Rome. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Options

  1. A 1 and 3 only
  2. B 1 only
  3. C 2 and 3 only
  4. D 1 and 2 only
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Correct Answer

C 2 and 3 only

Model Answer

Tiber River

  • The Tiber river flows through the city of Rome. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
  • It flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
  • The Tiber River is actually a well-known example of a cuspate delta. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.

Cuspate Delta

  • A cuspate delta is formed when a river meets a body of water with strong waves and currents.
  • These waves and currents sculpt the river sediments into a distinctive triangular shape, with a central point jutting out into the water and unlike the fan-shaped arcuate deltas, cuspate deltas have well-defined edges and a more pointed appearance.
  • Ebro Delta (Spain) is another well-known example of cuspate delta.

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