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Question No. 254Interactive Test Mode
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Q254. Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are:

Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are:

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Correct Answer: Option (D) — Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna

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All five rivers flow through Himachal Pradesh:

  • Beas: Originates at Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass, HP.
  • Chenab (Chandra-Bhaga): Formed by the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga near Tandi in Lahaul-Spiti, HP.
  • Ravi: Originates near Bara Bhangal in Kangra, HP.
  • Sutlej: Enters HP from Tibet near Shipki La pass and flows across Kinnaur, Shimla, and Bilaspur.
  • Yamuna: Traverses and forms the south-eastern boundary of HP near Paonta Sahib (Sirmaur district).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Extreme words like 'only' in options (a), (b), and (c) suggest they are incomplete. Yamuna touches Sirmaur in HP, confirming (d).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2010 (Q254)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Geomorphology
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2010 Q254

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2010 GS Paper I Question 254 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2010 Geography (Geomorphology) question is Option (D): "Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej and Yamuna". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2010 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.

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

Extreme words like 'only' in options (a), (b), and (c) suggest they are incomplete. Yamuna touches Sirmaur in HP, confirming (d).

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