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Indian Geography
Question No. 353Interactive Test Mode
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Q353. Consider the following pairs: | Tributary River | Main River | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Chambal | Narmada | | 2. Sone | Yamuna | | 3. Manas | Brahmaputra | Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Consider the following pairs:

Tributary RiverMain River
1. ChambalNarmada
2. SoneYamuna
3. ManasBrahmaputra

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2008 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Pair 1 is incorrectly matched: The Chambal River originates in the Vindhyan range and is a major right-bank tributary of the Yamuna River (not the Narmada).
  • Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: The Sone River originates on the Amarkantak Plateau and is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga River (not the Yamuna), joining it near Patna.
  • Pair 3 is correctly matched: The Manas River is a transboundary river flowing from the Bhutanese Himalayas into Assam, where it joins the Brahmaputra as a right-bank tributary.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Chambal and Son are well-known north/northeast flowing rivers: Chambal joins the Yamuna, and Son joins the Ganga directly.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2008 (Q353)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2008 Q353

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2008 GS Paper I Question 353 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2008 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (D): "3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2008 question belong to?

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

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Chambal and Son are wellknown north/northeast flowing rivers: Chambal joins the Yamuna, and Son joins the Ganga directly.

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