UPSC Prelims 2021 – Question 35

Here is Question No. 35 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2021.

Q35. Consider the following rivers:

1. Brahmani
2. Nagavali
3. Subarnarekha
4. Vamsadhara

Which of the above rises from the Eastern Ghats?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 4
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 3

Answer: (b)

• Statement 1 is incorrect: The Brahmani, known as South Koel in its upper reaches, rises in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand at an elevation of about 600 m.
• Statement 2 is correct: Rivers originating on the Eastern Ghats include the Baitarani River, Budhabalanga River, Rushikulya River, Vamsadhara River, Palar River, Nagavali River, Champavathi River, etc. The Nagavali River originates in the Eastern Ghats near Lakhbahal, located at an altitude of 1,300 meters in the Kalahandi district of the Indian state Odisha. Langulya is another name for the Nagavali River.
• Statement 3 is incorrect: The Subernarekha River rises near Nagri village in the Ranchi District of Jharkhand at an elevation of 600 m. It flows for a length of 395 km before outfalling into the Bay of Bengal.
• Statement 4 is correct: Vamsadhara River rises in the Eastern Ghats of Orissa State and enters Srikakulam District Bhamini Mandal and finally falls into the Bay of Bengal near Kalingapatnam

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