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UPSC 2003: What is the correct sequence of the rivers—Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapti in the descending order of their lengths?
(a)Godavari—Mahanadi—Narmada—Tapti
(b)Godavari—Narmada—Mahanadi—Tapti
(c)Narmada—Godavari—Tapti—Mahanadi
(d)Narmada—Tapti—Godavari—Mahanadi
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Godavari—Narmada—Mahanadi—Tapti
Approximate lengths are: Godavari ≈ 1,465 km, Narmada ≈ 1,312 km, Mahanadi ≈ 851 km, Tapti ≈ 724 km. Arranged from longest to shortest the order is Godavari > Narmada > Mahanadi > Tapti, which matches option (b). ([uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com](https://uttarpradesh.pscnotes.com/uppcs-prelims/what-is-the-correct-sequence-of-the-rivers-godavari-mahanadi-narmada/?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (b): Godavari—Narmada—Mahanadi—Tapti. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 78. It falls under Geography > Indian Rivers & Water Resources.
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