UPSC Prelims 2000·GS1·geography·indian geography

Which one of the following statements is not true?

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  1. AGhaggar’s water is utilised in the Indira Gandhi CanalCorrect
  2. BNarmada rises from Amarkantak region
  3. CNizam Sagar is situated on the Manjra River
  4. DPenganga is a tributary of the Godavari

Explanation

Statement A is incorrect because the Indira Gandhi Canal receives its water from the Harike Barrage, located at the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers. The Ghaggar is an ephemeral inland river and is not a source for this canal system. Regarding the other options: B is true as the Narmada originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh. C is true as the Nizam Sagar dam in Telangana is constructed across the Manjra River, a right bank tributary of the Godavari. D is true as the Penganga is a major tributary of the Godavari River.
geography: Which one of the following statements is not true?

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