Q. Consider the following rivers:
1.Brahmani
2.Nagavali
3.Subarnarekha
4.Vamsadhara
Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 4
c) 3 and 4
d) 1 and 3
Correct Answer: b) 2 and 4
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper
Explanation :
Rivers Originating from the Eastern Ghats
Brahmani River: is formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Sankh and the Koel, which rise from the Chota Nagpur Plateau and flow through the Eastern Ghats before merging.
Nagavali River: The Nagavali River originates from the Eastern Ghats in Odisha and flows through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Subarnarekha River: The Subarnarekha River originates from the Chota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand and does not rise from the Eastern Ghats.
Vamsadhara River: The Vamsadhara River also originates from the Eastern Ghats in Odisha and flows through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
Based on the above information, the rivers that rise from the Eastern Ghats are the Nagavali and the Vamsadhara. Therefore, the correct answer is:
