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Q261. At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with other important rivers flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea?

At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with other important rivers flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Amarkantak

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Amarkantak Plateau is the source of two major rivers:

  1. Narmada River: Flows westwards through a rift valley into the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Khambhat.
  2. Son River: Flows northwards to join the Ganga (which flows towards the Bay of Bengal).
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Radial drainage pattern at Amarkantak gives rise to the Son (flowing north towards the Ganga) and Narmada (flowing west towards the Arabian Sea).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q261)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Geomorphology
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Amarkantak

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 261 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Geography (Geomorphology) question is Option (A): "Amarkantak". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2009 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Geomorphology". You can explore all repeated questions from Geomorphology in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Geomorphology UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Radial drainage pattern at Amarkantak gives rise to the Son (flowing north towards the Ganga) and Narmada (flowing west towards the Arabian Sea).

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