Match towns with nearby rivers — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List I (Town)

1. Betul
2. Jagdalpur
3. Jabalpur
4. Ujjain

List II (River Nearer to it)

1. Indravati
2. Narmada
3. Shipra
4. Tapti

Codes:

1. A–1, B–4, C–2, D–3
2. A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3
3. A–4, B–1, C–3, D–2
4. A–1, B–4, C–3, D–2

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• Betul is located near the source region of the Tapti River in Madhya Pradesh. Jagdalpur lies close to the Indravati River, an important tributary of the Godavari. Jabalpur is situated on the banks of the Narmada River, famous for the Marble Rocks at Bhedaghat. Ujjain is located on the banks of the Shipra River.

Answer: (b) A–4, B–1, C–2, D–3