Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2021 · Geography · Question 55

Consider the following rivers:<br/>1. Brahmani<br/>2. Nagavali<br/>3. Subarnarekha<br/>4. Vamsadhara<br/><br/>Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 3 and 4
  4. 1 and 3

Answer

2 and 4

  1. Brahmani — Formed by the confluence of Sankh and South Koel near Rourkela; its source region is the Chotanagpur Plateau, not the Eastern Ghats. Verdict: Incorrect.

  2. Nagavali — Rises in the Eastern Ghats region near Lakhbahal/Thuamul Rampur area. Verdict: Correct.

  3. Subarnarekha — Originates near Nagri, Ranchi Plateau in the Chotanagpur Plateau, not the Eastern Ghats. Verdict: Incorrect.

  4. Vamsadhara — Rises in the Eastern Ghats in Odisha (Kalahandi district region). Verdict: Correct.

Hence, rivers 2 and 4 rise from the Eastern Ghats.

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