Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 10, 2026

Answer: A [1 and 2 only]
Explanation:

1. Luni: A seasonal river flowing through Rajasthan into the Rann of Kachchh; it is a classic river of the arid and semi-arid Thar Desert region.
2. Ghaggar: An ephemeral river flowing through Haryana and Rajasthan; strongly associated with the semi-arid northwestern plains and desert margins.
3. Sutlej and Ravi: Perennial Himalayan rivers with high discharge, flowing through Punjab; they are not predominantly desert-region rivers.

Answer: B [It is characterized by extremely high temperatures during summer and very low rainfall.]
Explanation:

1. The Indian Desert (Thar Desert) region experiences very high summer temperatures, often exceeding 45°C.
2. Rainfall is scanty and erratic, usually below 25 cm annually, due to the weak influence of the southwest monsoon.
3. Winters may be cool, but low rainfall remains a constant feature.

Answer: C [Both 1 and 2]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: A dendritic drainage pattern develops where the underlying rock has uniform resistance to erosion, allowing streams to branch out like tree limbs without structural control.

Statement 2 is correct: A radial drainage pattern forms around a central elevated point, such as a volcanic cone or dome, where streams flow outward in all directions.

Answer: A [1 only ]
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: A trellis drainage pattern forms in areas of alternating hard and soft rock strata that run parallel, causing main streams to flow in valleys and tributaries to join at nearly right angles.

Statement 2 is incorrect: A rectangular drainage pattern develops in regions of faulted or jointed terrain, where rivers follow fractures and joints, not in areas with minimal geological change.

Answer: D [It is famous for its rock formations and ancient caves]
Explanation:

1. Pandavula Gutta is a hillock site in Telangana, known for its unique rock formations and ancient caves.
2. The caves are believed to have been used during prehistoric times, and the site has archaeological and geological significance.
3. It is not associated with rare earth minerals, tea plantations, or petroleum extraction.