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UPSC 2021: Consider the following rivers : 1. Brahmani 2. Nagavali 3. Subarnarekha 4. Vamsadhara Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
(a)1 and 2
(b)2 and 4
(c)3 and 4
(d)1 and 3
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) 2 and 4
Nagavali and Vamsadhara both rise in the Eastern Ghats (Kalahandi-Rayagada belt of Odisha–Andhra Pradesh). Brahmani is formed by the confluence of the South Koel and Sankh rivers that originate on the Chota Nagpur Plateau, while Subarnarekha also starts on the Chota Nagpur Plateau near Ranchi; hence they do not originate in the Eastern Ghats. Therefore only 2 and 4 satisfy the condition. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2021-question-35/?utm_source=openai))
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