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UPSC Prelims 1996 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Consider the following rivers: 1. Kishenganga 2. Ganga 3. Wainganga 4. Penganga. The correct sequence of these rivers when arranged in the north-south direction is
- (a) 1, 2, 3, 4
- (b) 2, 1, 3, 4
- (c) 2, 1, 4, 3
- (d) 1, 2, 4, 3
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 1, 2, 3, 4
Kishenganga (Kashmir) → Ganga → Wainganga (Maharashtra–MP) → Penganga (south of it).
Why the others are wrong
(b) The Kishenganga is north of the Ganga.
(c) The Kishenganga is the northernmost.
(d) The Wainganga is north of the Penganga.
The trap
The Wainganga and Penganga are close; the Penganga lies farther south.
🔒 Kishenganga (Neelum) → Jhelum; Wainganga + Wardha (with Penganga) → Pranahita → Godavari.
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