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Prelims 2022 · Geography · Question 24

Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?

  1. Cauvery
  2. Manjira
  3. Pennar
  4. Tungabhadra

Answer

Pennar

  • (a) Cauvery: Cauvery is associated with gorges and waterfalls in Karnataka-Tamil Nadu, not Gandikota canyon. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (b) Manjira: Manjira is a tributary of the Godavari and is not linked to Gandikota canyon. Verdict: Incorrect.
  • (c) Pennar: Gandikota canyon in Andhra Pradesh was carved by the Pennar River through the Erramala hills. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Tungabhadra: Tungabhadra flows through Karnataka-Andhra regions but did not create Gandikota canyon. Verdict: Incorrect.
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