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UPSC Prelims 2022 Paper-1 📅 05 Jun, 2022

Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?

A
(a) Cauvery
B
(b) Manjira
C
(c) Pennar
D
(d) Tungabhadra
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UPSC Prelims
2022 • 05 Jun, 2022 • Paper-1
Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers?
Correct Answer
(c) Pennar
Geological Formation: Often referred to as the Grand Canyon of India, this breathtaking gorge is carved through the Erramala hills in the Kadapa district of And......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2022
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Indian Geography
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Geological Formation ▼
Often referred to as the Grand Canyon of India, this breathtaking gorge is carved through the Erramala hills in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh.
River Dynamics ▼
The continuous, erosive flow of the Pennar River over millions of years cut through the tough granite and quartzite rocks, creating the deep, steep-sided valley.
Conclusion ▼
The spectacular canyon is uniquely formed and sustained by the Pennar River.
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