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Q263. Consider the following statements : 1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala. 2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements :

  1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala.
  2. There are no west flowing rivers in Madhya Pradesh. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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• Statement 1 is incorrect: Kerala has three east-flowing rivers: Kabini, Bhavani, and Pambar, which flow eastward into Karnataka/Tamil Nadu and join the Kaveri river system. • Statement 2 is incorrect: Major rivers originating in or flowing through Madhya Pradesh, such as the Narmada, Tapi, and Mahi, are classic examples of west-flowing rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea.

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Absolute extreme words like 'no east flowing' and 'no west flowing' are rarely true in Indian physical geography.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q263)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Geomorphology
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Neither 1 nor 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q263

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 263 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Geography (Geomorphology) question is Option (D): "Neither 1 nor 2". 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.

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