UPSC Prelims PYQ 2002: Sequence of eastward‑flowing peninsular rivers

The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is:

1. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
2. Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai, Pennar
3. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
4. Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• The correct north-to-south sequence of the major east-flowing Peninsular rivers is Subarnarekha River, Mahanadi River, Godavari River, Krishna River, Pennar River, Kaveri River, and finally Vaigai River in the far south.

Answer: (a) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai