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Q · Physical Geography of IndiaMedium · 45s
Which one of the following rivers does NOT originate in the Western Ghats?
TopicPhysical Geography of India
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mahanadi originates in the Sihawa range in Chhattisgarh, part of the Eastern Highlands, not the Western Ghats.
Final Answer: Option C — Mahanadi