UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 77
Consider the following rivers :
- Vamsadhara
- Indravati
- Pranahita
- Pennar
Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: Indravati and Pranahita flow into the Godavari basin. Vamsadhara and Pennar are separate east-flowing river systems.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Incorrect - Vamsadhara drains separately into the Bay of Bengal, not the Godavari.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Indravati is a major tributary joining the Godavari.
Statement/Item 3: Correct - Pranahita, formed by tributaries including Wardha and Wainganga, joins the Godavari.
Statement/Item 4: Incorrect - Pennar forms an independent river basin in southern India.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 1.
B: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/item 4.
C: Incorrect - includes incorrect statement/items 1, 4; omits correct statement/item 3.
D: Correct - includes all and only the correct items.