Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?

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Q: 24 (IAS/2022)
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?

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Geography

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IAS

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Gandikota Canyon in South India was not created by any of the mentioned rivers. It was formed due to geological processes over millions of years. The nearest river to Gandikota is the Pennar River, but it is not responsible for the formation of the canyon.

Preparing for Future Exams: Learning from the Analysis of Past Questions

Topics to study:

  • Geography of South India
  • Rivers of South India
  • Geology and landforms
  • Canyon formation

Sources to consider:

  • The Hindu

NCERT Chapters:

  • Class 6: Chapter 3 (Motions of the Earth)
  • Class 7: Chapter 3 (Our Changing Earth)
  • Class 9: Chapter 2 (Physical Features of India)
  • Class 11: Chapter 6 (Geomorphology)

Reference Books:

  • Geology of India by D. N. Wadia

Related Concepts:

  • River morphology
  • Erosion and sedimentation
  • Plate tectonics
  • Geological time scale
  • Natural heritage conservation