UPSC Prelims PYQ 2003: Descending order of lengths — Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada,...

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

1. Godavari—Mahanadi—Narmada—Tapi
2. Godavari—Narmada—Mahanadi—Tapi
3. Narmada—Godavari—Tapi—Mahanadi
4. Narmada—Tapi—Godavari—Mahanadi

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The rivers arranged in descending order of length are: Godavari River (about 1,465 km), Narmada River (about 1,310 km), Mahanadi River (about 857 km), and Tapti River (about 724 km).

Answer: (b) Godavari—Narmada—Mahanadi—Tapi