UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2021

Consider the following rivers: 1. Brahmani 2. Nagavali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?

  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 3 and 4
  4. 1 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

2 and 4

Explanation

The Nagavali and Vamsadhara rise in the Eastern Ghats and flow into the Bay of Bengal. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel, and the Subarnarekha rises near Ranchi; both originate on the Chota Nagpur plateau, not in the Eastern Ghats.

Topics: drainage systems, geography, indian geography, rivers originating in the eastern ghats