Sample questions
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CSE
What is the correct sequence of the rivers Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?
- A Godavari - Mahanadi - Narmada - Tapi
- B Godavari - Narmada - Mahanadi -Tapi ✓
- C Narmada - Godavari-Tapi-Mahanadi
- D Narmada - Tapi - Godavari - Mahanadi
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is:
- A Subamarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vaigai ✓
- B Subamarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vaigai and Pennar
- C Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vaigai
- D Mahanadi, Subamarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vaigai and Pennar
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CSE
Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projects on the rivers.
- A Sutlej, Mahanadi and Kosi ✓
- B Sutlej, Mahanadi and Puma
- C Mahanadi, Beas, Godavari
- D Beas, Mahanadi, Sutlej
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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