With reference to the Jojari River, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. The Jojari River is a seasonal river of Rajasthan. 2. It originates in the Aravalli Range and flows eastwards before joining the Yamuna River in the Gangetic plains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Jojari River, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.The Jojari River is a seasonal river of Rajasthan.
2.It originates in the Aravalli Range and flows eastwards before joining the Yamuna River in the Gangetic plains.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Jojari is a seasonal/ephemeral river in Rajasthan and flows through the Jodhpur region.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Jojari is part of the Luni drainage system and does not flow eastwards to join the Yamuna. The Luni system drains towards the Rann of Kachchh.

Source: TH

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