UPSC General Studies Sample Paper General Studies Sample Paper-9

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    Consider the following statements regarding the Peninsular Rivers of India.
    1. The upper course of the Mahanadi lies in the saucer-shaped basin called the 'Chhattisgarh Plains'.
    2. Manjira is the only important right bank tributary of the Godavari river.
    3. The Narmada river divides itself into two distinct channel in Jabalpur.
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?

    A)  1 and 3           

    B)  2 and 3

    C)  1 and 2           

    D)  Only 3

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [d] River Mahanadi has its source in Danda Havanaya nea' Sihawa in Raipur district of Chhattisgarh. Its upper course lies the saucer-shaped basin called the 'Chhattisgarh Plains Manjira is the only important right bank tributary which joins the Godavari near Kandha Kurthi (Karnataka). Narmada is largest of all the West flowing of the Peninsula. In Jabalpur forms the Dhuandhaar falls.


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