Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2009 GS-I
Question

Which of the following rivers has the largest catchment area?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Godavari

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Godavari”.
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