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UPSC 2002: The correct sequence of the eastward flowing rivers of the peninsular India from north to south is
(a)Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
(b)Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai, Pennar
(c)Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar and Vagai
(d)Mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Krishna, Godavari, Cauvery, Vagai and Pennar
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) Subarnarekha, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Pennar, Cauvery and Vagai
From the northernmost to the southernmost east-flowing rivers of Peninsular India the correct order is Subarnarekha → Mahanadi → Godavari → Krishna → Pennar → Cauvery → Vaigai. This sequence matches option (a); the other options mis-place Pennar, Cauvery or Vaigai. ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-2002-solved-question-paper/?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2002, GS Paper 1, as Question 89. It falls under Geography > Indian Rivers & Water Resources.
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