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Q231. Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

Consider the following rivers:

  1. Vamsadhara
  2. Indravati
  3. Pranahita
  4. Pennar

Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2015 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 2 and 3 only

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• 1 is incorrect: Vamsadhara is an independent east-flowing river originating from the Eastern Ghats in Odisha. • 2 is correct: Indravati is a major left-bank tributary of Godavari originating from Dandakaranya in Odisha. • 3 is correct: Pranahita is the largest tributary of Godavari, formed by the confluence of Wardha and Wainganga rivers. • 4 is incorrect: Pennar is an independent river rising in the Nandidurga hills of Karnataka and draining directly into the Bay of Bengal.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2015 (Q231)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Geomorphology
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — (d) 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2015 Q231

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I Question 231 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2015 Geography (Geomorphology) question is Option (D): "(d) 2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2015 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.

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