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Consider the following rivers:

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

Which of the above are tributaries of the River Godavari?

  1. A.1, 2 and 3 only
  2. B.2, 3 and 4 only
  3. C.1, 2 and 4 only
  4. D.2 and 3 only
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 2 and 3 only

The Godavari River, the second-longest river in India, flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Its major tributaries include Wardha, Wainganga, Penganga, Indravati, and Pranahita. Indravati is a significant tributary joining the Godavari in the state of Chhattisgarh. Pranahita is formed by the confluence of Wainganga and Penganga rivers and is also a major tributary of the Godavari.

Source: UPSC gs1 2015

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