UPSC Geography Drainage Question Bank Physiography and Drainage Pattern of India

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    Which is the correct arrangement of the following rivers from North to South?

    A)  Godavari, Penner, Cauveri, Periyar

    B)  Penner, Godavari, Periyar, Cauveri

    C)  Godavari, Cauveri, Penner, Periyar

    D)  Cauveri, Godavari, Periyar, Penner

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

     Correct sequence is Godavari- Penner- Cauveri- Periyar The Godavari is the second longest river in India after the river Ganga. It originates from Western Ghats of central India near Nasik in Maharashtra. The Penner originates from Nandi Hills in Chikballapur District of Karnataka. This river flows from north as well as east corners across Andhra Pradesh. The Cauvery originates from Western Ghats in Karnataka and flows generally south and east through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Periyar originates from Western Ghats range near the border with Tamil Nadu and flows in Kerala.


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