Q55 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Geography

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Consider the following rivers:1.Brahmani2.Nagavali3.Subarnarekha4.VamsadharaWhich of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

A 1 and 2
B 2 and 4
C 3 and 4
D 1 and 3

Correct answer: (b) 2 and 4

Explanation

  1. A

    1 and 2

    1 and 2. Brahmani rises on the Chhotanagpur / Ranchi plateau, not the Eastern Ghats.

  2. B

    2 and 4

    2 and 4. Nagavali and Vamsadhara rise in the Eastern Ghats (Odisha–Andhra). Subarnarekha is Chhotanagpur.

  3. C

    3 and 4

    3 and 4. Subarnarekha is the miss.

  4. D

    1 and 3

    1 and 3. Both plateau rivers, not Ghats.

Summary. Official key is (b) 2 and 4. Nagavali and Vamsadhara are Eastern Ghats rivers of the Odisha–Andhra coast. Brahmani and Subarnarekha drain Chhotanagpur.

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