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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 30

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 8 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

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Inland streams which do NOT drain out into sea are generally found in which state of India?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Rajasthan.

 

Inland streams that do not drain into the sea are typically found in arid and semi-arid regions. In Rajasthan, many rivers and streams are inland (endorheic), meaning they terminate in inland basins or salt lakes rather than flowing out to the sea.

  • A prominent example is the Luni River, which flows through western Rajasthan and disappears into the marshy lands of the Rann of Kutch.

  • The Thar Desert region has several such ephemeral or seasonal streams that do not reach the sea.

Other Options :

  • Madhya Pradesh: Rivers here (like the Narmada, Tapti, and Chambal) flow into the sea or join major rivers that do.

  • Punjab: Part of the Indus river system, with rivers eventually draining into the Arabian Sea.

  • Bihar: Major rivers like the Ganga and Kosi flow through Bihar and ultimately reach the Bay of Bengal.