UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 19: Geography
Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus forming the islands of Srirangapattnam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?
AnswerThe answer is (a).
The Cauvery divides into two streams three times and reunites a short distance on, forming the river islands of Srirangapatna, Sivasamudram and Srirangam. At Sivasamudram it also makes the famous Gaganachukki and Bharachukki falls. Tungabhadra, Krishna and Godavari do not form this triple set of river islands. Remember: Cauvery - the island towns Srirangapatna, Sivasamudram and Srirangam.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: the Cauvery forms the islands of Srirangapatna, Sivasamudram and Srirangam.
- (b) The Tungabhadra does not form these three island towns.
- (c) The Krishna does not form these islands.
- (d) The Godavari does not form these islands.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.