UPSC General Studies Solved Paper - General Studies-2013

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    The Narmada river flows to the West, white most other large peninsulai rivers flow to the East. Why?
    1. It occupies a linear Rift valley.
    2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
    3. The land slopes to the West from Central India.
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    A)  Only 1             

    B)         2 and 3

    C)  1 and 3           

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Exp. [a] Statement 3 is incorrect as the land slopes to the East in this region. Statement 2 is correct, but it is not a reason for the river to flow towards the East. Statement 1 is correct and is the right explanation for Narmada to flow West. Along with Narmada, Tapi river also flows through this Rift valley towards the West.


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