UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

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?

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  1. A1 only
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2Correct

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect. While most rivers in Kerala flow west into the Arabian Sea, there are a few significant east-flowing rivers like the Pambar, Bhavani, and Kabini. These rivers originate in Kerala's Western Ghats and flow east into Tamil Nadu, eventually joining the Cauvery river system. Statement 2 is incorrect. Madhya Pradesh has major west-flowing rivers. The Narmada and Tapti rivers are prominent examples; both originate in Madhya Pradesh and flow westwards into the Arabian Sea. Since both statements are incorrect, the answer is D.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements: 1. There are no east flowing rivers in Kerala. 2. There are no west flowing rivers in

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