Arrange the following river basins from north to south direction.
A. Kaveri
B. Mahi
C. Tapi
D. Krishna
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → B, C, D, A
(B) Mahi — first. The Mahi Basin lies farthest north of the four, near the Tropic of Cancer.
(C) Tapi — second. The Tapi Basin lies south of the Narmada Basin, a little north of 20°N.
(D) Krishna — third. The Krishna Basin lies south of the Godavari Basin, near 16°N.
(A) Kaveri — fourth. The Kaveri Basin lies farthest south, near 12°N.
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Fig. 4.1 : India – River Basins |
