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Prelims 2015 · Geography · Question 36

Consider the following rivers:

  1. Vamsadhara
  2. Indravati
  3. Pranahita
  4. Pennar

Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

  1. 1, 2 and 3
  2. 2, 3 and 4
  3. 1, 2 and 4
  4. 2 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 3 only

  1. Vamsadhara – An east-flowing river draining into the Bay of Bengal through Odisha-Andhra coast; not a tributary of Godavari. Verdict: Incorrect.
  2. Indravati – A major left-bank tributary of the Godavari, flowing through central India. Verdict: Correct.
  3. Pranahita – A major tributary of the Godavari, formed by the confluence of Wardha and Wainganga. Verdict: Correct.
  4. Pennar – An independent east-flowing river of southern India draining into the Bay of Bengal; not a tributary of Godavari. Verdict: Incorrect.

Hence, only 2 and 3 are tributaries of Godavari.

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