Q. With reference to the rivers of India, consider the following statements:
1.The Ganga River flows through six states in India.
2.The Hasdeo and Jonk rivers are the tributaries of the Godavari river.
3.The Narmada and Tapi, both are west-flowing rivers of India.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only Statement 3 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Ganga River flows through five Indian states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Hasdeo and Jonk rivers are tributaries of the Mahanadi river, not the Godavari river.
Statement 3 is correct: The Narmada and Tapi rivers are both west-flowing rivers of India. They are notable for their unique westward flow, which contrasts with the eastward flow of most other major Indian rivers.
