UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 87
Consider the following statements :
- Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
- Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
- Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Only one)
Explanation: The Jhelum flows through Wular Lake. Kolleru is fed principally by local streams, while Kanwar is an oxbow associated with the Burhi Gandak, not the Gandak stated.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Correct/True - The Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake in Kashmir.
2. Incorrect/False - Kolleru receives waters from Budameru and Tammileru; Krishna does not directly feed it as stated.
3. Incorrect/False - Kanwar/Kabar Taal was formed by meandering of the Burhi Gandak, not the Gandak River as worded.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-exactly 1 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but only 1 qualify; item(s) 2, 3 do not.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 1 qualify; item(s) 2, 3 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 0, but items 1 qualify, giving 1.