Assertion (A) >: River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India. Reason (R) >: The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.

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Q: 86 (IAS/2007)

Assertion (A): River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India.
Reason (R): The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.

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Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

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{'deccan plateau': [4, 0, 4, 0], 'river kalinadi': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'river': [4, 0, 1, 2], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'bengal': [2, 0, 1, 2]}

The statement, "River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India," is incorrect. Kalinadi is actually a west-flowing river located in Karnataka, Southern India. This is the reason why option 4 is the right choice because the assertion (A) is false.

The reason (R), "The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east," is true. The Deccan Plateau, which spans across multiple states in southern India, has a higher elevation on its western edge and a gradual slope towards the Bay of Bengal in the east. This is why several rivers in southern India flow eastward.

In summary, option 1 is incorrect because both the assertion and reason are not both true, and the reason does not explain the assertion. Option 2 is incorrect as the reason does not explain the false assertion. Option 3 is incorrect because the reason is true. Therefore, option 4 "A is false but R is true" is the correct choice.