The South Indian Rivers

1. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the follow

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

[amp_mcq option1=”Cauvery” option2=”Manjira” option3=”Pennar” option4=”Tungabhadra” correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2022
Download PDFAttempt Online
The Gandikota canyon of South India was created by the Pennar river.
– Gandikota is a village situated on the right bank of the Penna river (also known as Pennar) in the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.
– The famous canyon at Gandikota is formed where the Penna river cuts through the relatively flat landscape of the Eastern Ghats, creating a deep gorge resembling the Grand Canyon in the USA.
The Pennar River is one of the major rivers of South India, originating in the Nandi Hills in Karnataka and flowing through Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The canyon at Gandikota is a significant geological feature and a popular tourist attraction.

2. Consider the following rivers : Vamsadhara Indravati Pranahita Pe

Consider the following rivers :

  1. Vamsadhara
  2. Indravati
  3. Pranahita
  4. Pennar

Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?

[amp_mcq option1=”1, 2 and 3″ option2=”2, 3 and 4″ option3=”1, 2 and 4″ option4=”2 and 3 only” correct=”option4″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2015
Download PDFAttempt Online
The correct option is D. Indravati and Pranahita are tributaries of the Godavari river.
– The Godavari river is the second-longest river in India and flows east through the Deccan Plateau.
– Vamsadhara is a river that flows through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and drains directly into the Bay of Bengal. It is not a tributary of Godavari.
– Indravati is a major tributary of the Godavari, flowing through Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
– Pranahita is the largest tributary of the Godavari, formed by the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers, and flows along the border of Maharashtra and Telangana.
– Pennar (also spelled Penna) is a river in South India, flowing through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and draining into the Bay of Bengal. It is not a tributary of Godavari.
Major tributaries of Godavari include Pravara, Purna, Manjira, Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Pranahita, Indravati, and Sabari.

3. 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
(Location in map)
A. Penner1
B. Vaigai2
C. Cauvery3
D. Krishna4

[amp_mcq option1=”A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1″ option2=”A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2″ option3=”A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1″ option4=”A-1, B-4, C-3, D-2″ correct=”option1″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2019
Download PDFAttempt Online
Without a map showing the specific locations 1, 2, 3, and 4, we assume they represent relative positions, likely from North to South, as these are major South Indian rivers. The approximate North-to-South order of these rivers is Krishna (mostly north), Penner (south of Krishna), Cauvery (south of Penner and Krishna), and Vaigai (mostly south in Tamil Nadu).
Assuming locations 1, 2, 3, and 4 represent this North-to-South sequence:
Location 1: Krishna (D)
Location 2: Penner (A)
Location 3: Cauvery (C)
Location 4: Vaigai (B)
Matching the rivers from List I with the locations from List II based on this assumption:
A. Penner matches location 2 (A-2).
B. Vaigai matches location 4 (B-4).
C. Cauvery matches location 3 (C-3).
D. Krishna matches location 1 (D-1).
This pairing corresponds to option A: A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1.
– The relative geographical positions of the rivers from North to South are Krishna, Penner, Cauvery, Vaigai.
– Assuming the locations 1, 2, 3, 4 follow this North-to-South order allows for matching.
The Krishna River flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The Penner River flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The Cauvery River flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Vaigai River flows through Tamil Nadu. Their basins are located in distinct regions of South India, primarily in the Deccan Plateau and the Eastern Ghats.

4. Which one of the following rivers is west-flowing?

Which one of the following rivers is west-flowing?

[amp_mcq option1=”Godavari” option2=”Periyar” option3=”Tungabhadra” option4=”Cauvery” correct=”option2″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2018
Download PDFAttempt Online
Most major rivers in the Deccan Plateau region of India flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal. This is due to the general eastward slope of the peninsular plateau. However, some significant rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea. Among the given options, Godavari, Tungabhadra (a tributary of the eastward-flowing Krishna), and Cauvery (Kaveri) are all east-flowing rivers. Periyar is a major river in Kerala that flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
Indian rivers primarily flow either east into the Bay of Bengal or west into the Arabian Sea. The general slope of the peninsular plateau dictates the eastward flow of most major rivers.
Other important west-flowing rivers in peninsular India include the Narmada, Tapti (Tapi), Mahi, Sabarmati, Netravati, Bharathpuzha, and Mandovi.

5. Which of the following tributaries is/are correctly matched with the D

Which of the following tributaries is/are correctly matched with the Deccan Rivers ?

TributaryRiver
1.BhavaniKrishna
2.KabiniKaveri
3.ManjraGodavari
4.BhimaMahanadi

Select the answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 and 2″ option2=”1 and 3″ option3=”2 and 3″ option4=”3 and 4″ correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2024
Download PDFAttempt Online
Let’s examine each pair of tributary and river:
1. Bhavani – Krishna: Incorrect. Bhavani River is a major tributary of the Kaveri River.
2. Kabini – Kaveri: Correct. Kabini River (or Kapila River) is a major tributary of the Kaveri River.
3. Manjra – Godavari: Correct. Manjra River is a tributary of the Godavari River.
4. Bhima – Mahanadi: Incorrect. Bhima River is a major tributary of the Krishna River.
The correctly matched pairs are Kabini with Kaveri and Manjra with Godavari.
Deccan Rivers (Peninsular Rivers) are a major river system in India, broadly classified into East Flowing (draining into the Bay of Bengal) and West Flowing (draining into the Arabian Sea). Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri are major east-flowing Deccan rivers, while Narmada and Tapti are major west-flowing Deccan rivers. Knowing the major tributaries of these rivers is important for geography of India.

6. Which of the following is/are east flowing rivers in India ? 1. Pala

Which of the following is/are east flowing rivers in India ?

  • 1. Palar
  • 2. Periyar
  • 3. Pennar
  • 4. Kalinadi

Select the answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1 and 3″ option3=”2 and 4″ option4=”4 only” correct=”option2″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2024
Download PDFAttempt Online
East flowing rivers in India drain into the Bay of Bengal. West flowing rivers drain into the Arabian Sea. Out of the given options:
1. Palar River: It is an east-flowing river originating in Karnataka and flowing through Tamil Nadu to drain into the Bay of Bengal.
2. Periyar River: It is a west-flowing river originating in the Western Ghats in Kerala and flowing into the Arabian Sea.
3. Pennar River: It is an east-flowing river originating in Karnataka and flowing through Andhra Pradesh to drain into the Bay of Bengal.
4. Kalinadi River: There are multiple rivers named Kalinadi. The prominent Kalinadi in Karnataka is a west-flowing river that drains into the Arabian Sea.
Palar and Pennar are significant east-flowing rivers of South India. Periyar and Kalinadi (Karnataka) are significant west-flowing rivers.
Most major peninsular rivers in India flow eastwards due to the eastward slope of the plateau. Exceptions include rivers like Narmada, Tapti, and the Kalinadi, Periyar, Netravati etc. in the Western Ghats, which flow westwards into the Arabian Sea.

7. Which one of the following pairs of a river and its tributary is not c

Which one of the following pairs of a river and its tributary is not correctly matched ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Godavari : Wainganga” option2=”Cauvery : Bhavani” option3=”Narmada : Amaravati” option4=”Krishna : Bhima” correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2016
Download PDFAttempt Online
The pair “Narmada : Amaravati” is not correctly matched. Amaravati is a tributary of the Tungabhadra river, which in turn is a major tributary of the Krishna river, not the Narmada river.
– Wainganga is a major tributary of the Godavari river.
– Bhavani is a major tributary of the Cauvery river.
– Bhima is a major tributary of the Krishna river.
– Amaravati is a tributary of the Tungabhadra, which joins the Krishna.
The Narmada River is one of the major west-flowing rivers of India. Its important tributaries include the Burhner, Halon, Heran, Banjar, Dudhi, Tawa, Ganjal, Barna, Kolar, Man, Uri, Hatni, and Orsang.

8. Which one of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of river Cauvery

Which one of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of river Cauvery ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Hemavati” option2=”Arkavati” option3=”Indravati” option4=”Amravati” correct=”option3″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-1 – 2018
Download PDFAttempt Online
The question asks which river is NOT a tributary of the river Cauvery.
– Hemavati is a major tributary of the Cauvery, joining it in Karnataka.
– Arkavati is a tributary of the Cauvery, also joining it in Karnataka.
– Indravati is a major river in Central India and a significant tributary of the Godavari River, flowing through Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is not related to the Cauvery basin.
– Amravati is a major tributary of the Cauvery, joining it in Tamil Nadu.
Therefore, Indravati is not a tributary of the river Cauvery.
Understanding the major river systems of India and their principal tributaries is important for geography.
The Cauvery River originates in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats and flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before draining into the Bay of Bengal. The Godavari River is the second longest river in India, originating in Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra, and flowing eastwards to the Bay of Bengal.

9. Which one of the following is a tributary of Krishna River?

Which one of the following is a tributary of Krishna River?

[amp_mcq option1=”Harangi” option2=”Hiran” option3=”Purna” option4=”Munneru” correct=”option4″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2023
Download PDFAttempt Online
The correct answer is D) Munneru.
The Krishna River is one of the major eastward-flowing rivers in India. It has several tributaries. Among the options provided, Munneru is a known tributary of the Krishna River.
Harangi is a tributary of the Cauvery River. Hiran is a river in Gujarat that flows into the Arabian Sea. Purna can refer to tributaries of the Tapti River or the Godavari River, but not the Krishna River. Munneru is a left-bank tributary of the Krishna River, flowing through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh before joining the Krishna River.

10. Which peninsular river has a tributary named ‘Kabini’ ?

Which peninsular river has a tributary named ‘Kabini’ ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Godavari” option2=”Krishna” option3=”Mahanadi” option4=”Kaveri” correct=”option4″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2024
Download PDFAttempt Online
The Kabini River (also known as Kapila) is a significant tributary of the Kaveri (Cauvery) River in Southern India. It originates in the Wayanad district of Kerala and flows eastwards into Karnataka, eventually joining the Kaveri River near Tirumakudal Narasipura in Mysore district.
– Kabini River is a tributary.
– It is a tributary of the Kaveri River.
The other rivers listed are:
– Godavari: Major tributaries include Pravara, Purna, Manjra, Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Indravati, Sabari, and Pranhita.
– Krishna: Major tributaries include Bhima, Tungabhadra, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Musi, Dindi, Koyna, and Vedavathi.
– Mahanadi: Major tributaries include Seonath, Hasdeo, Mand, Ib, Jonk, Tel.
Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5