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Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj”, and also with “the Chambal is one of its major tributaries”?

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ABrahmaputra
BGodavari
CYamuna
DKrishna
Correct Answer: YamunaYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Yamuna. Yamuna is correctly identified as it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. Yamuna is also associated with the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Another identifying fact about Yamuna is that it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. A further exam-relevant fact about Yamuna is that the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. Brahmaputra is also associated with it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Option B — Godavari: Godavari is it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is also associated with the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Option D — Krishna: Krishna is it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Krishna is also associated with the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Exam Takeaway: Connect Yamuna with “it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj” and “the Chambal is one of its major tributaries” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Yamuna is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
  • Basin or course: it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj.
  • Important association: the Chambal is one of its major tributaries.
  • Yamuna should not be confused with Krishna, which is a major east-flowing Peninsular river.

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