UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·geography·indian geography

Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

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  1. A1, 2 and 3
  2. B2, 3 and 4
  3. C1, 2 and 4
  4. D2 and 3 onlyCorrect

Explanation

Let's analyze the given rivers to determine which are tributaries of the Godavari: 1. Vamsadhara: This is an important east-flowing river in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, flowing directly into the Bay of Bengal. It is an independent river system and not a tributary of the Godavari. 2. Indravati: This is a major tributary of the Godavari River. It originates in the Kalahandi district of Odisha and flows through Chhattisgarh before joining the Godavari. 3. Pranahita: This is the largest tributary of the Godavari River. It is formed by the confluence of the Wardha, Wainganga, and Penganga rivers and joins the Godavari in Telangana. 4. Pennar: Also known as Penneru, this is an independent river system that flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, ultimately draining into the Bay of Bengal. It is not a tributary of the Godavari. Therefore, only Indravati and Pranahita are tributaries of the Godavari River.
geography: Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of G

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