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Q137
(NDA-II/2024)
Geography › Indian Physical Geography
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Which of the following is/are east flowing rivers in India ? 1. Palar 2. Periyar 3. Pennar 4. Kalinadi Select the answer using the code given below :
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B (1 and 3) because Palar and Pennar are east-flowing rivers, while Periyar and Kalinadi flow westwards.
- Palar: It originates in the Nandi Hills of Chikkaballapur district (Karnataka), flows through Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, and finally empties into the Bay of Bengal.
- Pennar (Penna): This river also originates in the Nandi Hills of Karnataka. It flows through Andhra Pradesh before draining into the Bay of Bengal near Nellore.
- Periyar: It is the longest river in Kerala and a major west-flowing river that drains into the Arabian Sea.
- Kalinadi: Originating in the Western Ghats of Karnataka (Uttara Kannada district), it flows westwards and joins the Arabian Sea.
Therefore, only rivers 1 and 3 flow towards the east.
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