OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 2
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer
| List – I (Rivers of Odisha) | List – II (Tributaries) |
|---|---|
| a) Mahanadi | 3\. Ong |
| b) Brahmani | 1\. Sankha |
| c) Baitarani | 2\. Raru |
| d) Subarnarekha | 4\. Deo |
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) 3 1 4 2
a) Mahanadi → 3. Ong
- Ong is a right bank tributary of the Mahanadi River. It originates from the Eastern Ghats and flows through Odisha. The Mahanadi has important tributaries including Seonath, Hasdeo, Mand, Ib on the left bank and Ong, Tel, and Jonk on the right bank.
b) Brahmani → 1. Sankha
- Sankha (or Sankh) is one of the two rivers that forms the Brahmani River. The Brahmani is formed by the confluence of Sankh and South Koel rivers near Rourkela in Sundargarh district. Sankh originates near the Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border.
c) Baitarani → 4. Deo
- Deo is a major left bank tributary of the Baitarani River. Baitarani originates from Gonasika Hills in Keonjhar district. Other important tributaries include Salandi, Kanjhari, Musal, Kusei, and Kangira.
d) Subarnarekha → 2. Raru
- Raru is a right bank tributary of the Subarnarekha River. Subarnarekha originates near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand. Its other major tributaries include Kharkai, Kanchi, Karkari, and Dulung.
