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Q390. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is :

The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is :

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai

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From North to South along the eastern coast of Peninsular India, the rivers flow into the Bay of Bengal in the following order: Subarnarekha (Jharkhand/WB/Odisha) -> Mahanadi (Chhattisgarh/Odisha) -> Godavari (Maharashtra/Telangana/AP) -> Krishna (Maharashtra/Karnataka/Telangana/AP) -> Pennar (Karnataka/AP) -> Cauvery (Karnataka/TN) -> Vaigai (TN).

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Subarnarekha is northernmost among these rivers (Chota Nagpur plateau), Godavari lies north of Krishna, and Pennar lies north of Cauvery, leading directly to option (a).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2002 (Q390)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2002 Q390

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2002 GS Paper I Question 390 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2002 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (A): "Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2002 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political 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 Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Subarnarekha is northernmost among these rivers (Chota Nagpur plateau), Godavari lies north of Krishna, and Pennar lies north of Cauvery, leading directly to option (a).

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