UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 40
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Pennar)
Explanation: Gandikota gorge/canyon in Andhra Pradesh was cut by the Pennar (Penna) River through resistant rock.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-The Cauvery flows chiefly through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and did not form Gandikota.
B. Incorrect-The Manjira is a Godavari tributary, not the Gandikota river.
C. Correct-the Pennar carved the gorge near Gandikota in Andhra Pradesh.
D. Incorrect-Tungabhadra is a Krishna tributary associated with Hampi, not Gandikota gorge.