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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

Consider the following statements:
  • 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
  • 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
  • 3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
Consider the following statements:
  • 1. Jhelum River passes through Wular Lake.
  • 2. Krishna River directly feeds Kolleru Lake.
  • 3. Meandering of Gandak River formed Kanwar Lake.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer
Only two
Subject: Geography.Context: Indian Drainage System.Details: Statement 1 is correct as Jhelum passes through Wular Lake. Statement 2 is incorrect; Kolleru is fed......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2023
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Lakes and Rivers
Pg. No -
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject ▼
Geography.
Context ▼
Indian Drainage System.
Details ▼
Statement 1 is correct as Jhelum passes through Wular Lake. Statement 2 is incorrect; Kolleru is fed by seasonal streams like Budameru, not directly by Krishna. Statement 3 is correct; Kanwar lake is an oxbow lake formed by the meandering Gandak river.
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