Geography Rivers And Lakes in India

Q. The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is ________

A
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
B
Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
C
Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
D
Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar

Correct Answer

Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai

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