India's physiographic divisions are diverse and include plateaus, plains, hills, and coastal regions. The Deccan Plateau is one of the largest volcanic plateaus in the world. Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from the Deccan Plateau?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Ganga.
Explanation:
☛ The Ganga is a Himalayan river and does not originate from the Deccan Plateau.
☛ It originates as the Bhagirathi River from the Gangotri Glacier (Gaumukh) in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
☛ At Devprayag, the Bhagirathi meets the Alaknanda, and downstream from this confluence, the river is known as the Ganga.
☛ In contrast, the Godavari, Krishna, and Tungabhadra rivers originate in the Western Ghats, which form the western edge of the Deccan Plateau.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Godavari: Originates at Trimbakeshwar near Nashik (Maharashtra) and is the longest river of Peninsular India (~1,465 km), often called Dakshin Ganga.
☛ Krishna: Originates near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra and is the second-longest east-flowing peninsular river.
☛ Tungabhadra: Formed by the union of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers at Koodli (Karnataka), it is a major right-bank tributary of the Krishna River.
☛ Deccan Plateau: A large triangular plateau situated south of the Narmada River, flanked by the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ What is the total length of the Ganga River in India? → Approximately 2,525 km
☛ Which river is commonly referred to as 'Vridha Ganga'? → Godavari
☛ At which place do the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers merge to form the Ganga? → Devprayag
☛ Which is the major tributary of the Krishna river that originates in Karnataka? → Tungabhadra
☛ From which plateau does the west-flowing Narmada River originate? → Amarkantak Plateau