Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :

List I
(River)
List II
(Tributary)
A. Godavari 1. Son
B. Krishna 2. Chambal
C. Yamuna 3. Bhima
D. Ganga 4. Manjira

Code :

A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2011
The correct matches are:
A. Godavari – 4. Manjira (Manjira is a major tributary of the Godavari)
B. Krishna – 3. Bhima (Bhima is a major tributary of the Krishna)
C. Yamuna – 2. Chambal (Chambal is a major tributary of the Yamuna)
D. Ganga – 1. Son (Son is a major southern tributary of the Ganga)
Therefore, the correct code is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
Identifying major tributaries of India’s principal rivers is crucial for understanding the country’s drainage system and geography.
Other important tributaries: Godavari: Pravara, Purna, Pranhita (Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga), Indravati, Sabari. Krishna: Tungabhadra, Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Musi. Yamuna: Sindh, Betwa, Ken. Ganga: Yamuna, Ghagra, Gandak, Kosi, Ramganga, Gomti, Damodar.