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Indian Geography
Question No. 330Interactive Test Mode
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Q330. Consider the following rivers : 1. Kishanganga 2. Ganga 3. Wainganga 4. Penganga The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is

Consider the following rivers :

  1. Kishanganga
  2. Ganga
  3. Wainganga
  4. Penganga The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1, 2, 3, 4

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Arranged from North to South:

  1. Kishanganga (Neelum): Flows in northern Jammu & Kashmir (tributary of Jhelum) – Northernmost.
  2. Ganga: Flows across northern India (Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, WB).
  3. Wainganga: Originates in the Mahadeo Hills/Satpura range of Madhya Pradesh and flows southwards through Maharashtra.
  4. Penganga: Originates in the Ajanta range in south-central Maharashtra and flows along the Maharashtra-Telangana boundary to join Wardha – Southernmost among these.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kishanganga is in Kashmir (farthest north -> 1 first). Ganga is in the plains (2 second). This narrows it down to (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1996 (Q330)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1, 2, 3, 4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1996 Q330

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1996 GS Paper I Question 330 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1996 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (A): "1, 2, 3, 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1996 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.

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

Kishanganga is in Kashmir (farthest north > 1 first). Ganga is in the plains (2 second). This narrows it down to (a).

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