Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Match List I with List II:

List I: River List II: Origin or course characteristic
1. Gandak a. Formed by the Kaligandak and Trishulganga
2. Ghaghara b. Cuts a deep gorge at Shishapani
3. Ramganga c. Rises near Gairsain and joins the Ganga near Kannauj
4. Son d. Rises at Amarkantak and joins the Ganga near Arrah

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1–a, 2–b, 3–c, 4–d
  2. 1–b, 2–a, 3–d, 4–c
  3. 1–a, 2–d, 3–b, 4–c
  4. 1–c, 2–b, 3–a, 4–d
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