Indian Geography UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following pair is not correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bhubaneshwar–Mahanadi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhubaneshwar–Mahanadi”.

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is located on the banks of the Kuakhai River, which is a branch of the Mahanadi River.

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