Sample questions
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CDS2024
Which peninsular river has a tributary named 'Kabini' ?
- A Godavari
- B Krishna
- C Mahanadi
- D Kaveri ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE2013
Consider the following pairs : National Park : River flowing through the Park
- Corbett National Park : Ganga
- Kaziranga National Park : Manas
- Silent Valley National Park : Kaveri
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
- A 1 and 2
- B 3 only
- C 1 and 3
- D None ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Environment & Ecology › Protected Areas & Species
CSE
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
- A Mahanadi River rises in Chhattisgarh
- B Godavari River rises in Maharashtra
- C Cauvery River rises in Andhra Pradesh ✓
- D Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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