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UPPSC 2022 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List – I with List – Il and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Waterfalls of India) – List – II (Location)

A. Dudhsagar – 1. Karnataka
B. Barkana – 2. Odisha
C. Khandadhar – 3. Himachal Pradesh
D. Palani – 4. Goa

Code:
A B C D

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 4 1 2 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “4 1 2 3”.
Waterfalls of India Location
Dudhsagar Goa
Barkana Karnataka
Khandadhar Odisha
Palani Himachal Pradesh

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