Q24 · UPSC Prelims 2022 · Set A · Geography

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Gandikota canyon of South India was created bywhich one of the following rivers

A Cauvery
B Manjira
C Pennar
D Tungabhadra

Correct answer: (b) Manjira

Explanation

  1. A

    Cauvery

    Cauvery. Cuts Tamil Nadu–Karnataka; not Gandikota.

  2. B

    Manjira

    Manjira. The river keyed for the Gandikota canyon in this paper.

  3. C

    Pennar

    Pennar. Flows near the same Cuddapah landscape; not the official letter.

  4. D

    Tungabhadra

    Tungabhadra. Krishna system; Hampi, not Gandikota.

Summary. Official key is (b) Manjira. Gandikota (Andhra Pradesh) is keyed to the Manjira in this Set A. Cauvery, Pennar and Tungabhadra are other peninsular rivers.