Q116 · UPPSC Prelims 2025 · Set A · General Studies

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Which of the following rivers fall into the Arabian Sea ?1.Periyar2.Pennar3.PalarSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A Only 1
B Only 3
C 2 and 3
D 1 and 2

Correct answer: (a) Only 1

Explanation

  1. A

    Only 1

    Only 1. Periyar drains to the Arabian Sea (Kerala). Pennar and Palar go to the Bay of Bengal.

  2. B

    Only 3

    Only 3. Palar is a Coromandel / Bay river.

  3. C

    2 and 3

    2 and 3. Both are east-flowing.

  4. D

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Pennar is east-flowing (Andhra).

Summary. Official key is (a) only 1. Among the three, only Periyar meets the Arabian Sea. Also note: Periyar — West-flowing; Idukki / Kochi side; Pennar — Nallamala; Bay at Nellore; Palar — Karnataka–TN; Bay; West-flowing Kerala — Also Bharathapuzha, Pamba.