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Place Krishna River
Asked 9 times across 4 UPSC exams over 10 years (2014–2024), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 9 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2014 — 1 years before CSE 2015 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 7 years (2014–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CSE 2015 → CAPF 2019 → NDA 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 9) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2024
Which of the following tributaries is/are correctly matched with the Deccan Rivers ? Tributary
- Bhavani
- Kabini
- Manjra
- Bhima ; River : Krishna, Kaveri, Godavari, Mahanadi
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 and 3 ✓
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CDS2023
Which two rivers flow in the region between Gulbarga and Vijayanagara Hampi?
- A Narmada and Godavari
- B Mahanadi and Godavari
- C Kaveri and Periyar
- D Krishna and Tungabhadra ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Medieval India
CAPF2020
Consider the following statements
- River Kaveri has well developed valley
- Valley of River Alakananda is still growing
- River Krishna is largest east flowing peninsular river
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 1 and 2 ✓
- C 2 and 3
- D 2 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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