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Indian Geography
Question No. 333Interactive Test Mode
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Q333. Consider the following statements : 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake. 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake. 3. Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements :

  1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
  2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
  3. Meandering of the Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Only one

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  1. Statement 1 is correct: The Jhelum River enters Wular Lake in Jammu & Kashmir and exits it, with the lake acting as a natural flood reservoir.
  2. Statement 2 is incorrect: Kolleru Lake is fed directly by the seasonal Budameru and Tammileru streams, located between the Godavari and Krishna deltas, not directly by the Krishna River.
  3. Statement 3 is incorrect: Kanwar Lake (Kabar Taal) in Bihar is an oxbow lake formed by the meandering of the Burhi Gandak River, not the main Gandak River.

Therefore, only one statement is correct.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Kolleru is a classic inter-deltaic lake fed by seasonal rivulets, while Kanwar Lake is formed by Burhi Gandak ('Old Gandak').

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2023 (Q333)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Indian Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Only one

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2023 Q333

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2023 GS Paper I Question 333 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2023 Geography (Indian Geography) question is Option (A): "Only one". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2023 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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Kolleru is a classic interdeltaic lake fed by seasonal rivulets, while Kanwar Lake is formed by Burhi Gandak ('Old Gandak').

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