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Q78 (IAS/2003) Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Indian river systems Answer Verified

What is the correct sequence of the rivers—Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B
Explanation

Ranking the four rivers by their lengths gives: Godavari ≈ 1,465 km, Narmada ≈ 1,310 km, Mahanadi ≈ 857 km, and Tapi (Tapti) ≈ 724 km. The book data lists Godavari, Narmada and Mahanadi with lengths 1,465 km, 1,310 km and 857 km respectively [1]. Tapti’s length is commonly given around 724 km in the referenced web list of river lengths. Arranging these in descending order by length yields Godavari → Narmada → Mahanadi → Tapi, which matches option 2. The numerical values from the cited sources support this ordering and thus option 2 is correct.

Sources

  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > Table 3.4 > p. 20
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