Match the following and choose the correct answer using the code given below:
| River | Tributary |
|---|---|
| A. Ganga | 1. Chambal |
| B. Yamuna | 2. Bhima |
| C. Krishna | 3. Kosi |
| D. Mahanadi | 4. Sheonath |
Code:
- AA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
- BA-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
- CA-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
- DA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Explanation
The correct matches are A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4:
- Ganga → Kosi: a left-bank tributary, the "Sorrow of Bihar";
- Yamuna → Chambal: the Yamuna's main right-bank tributary, known for its ravines;
- Krishna → Bhima: it flows through Maharashtra and Karnataka to join the Krishna;
- Mahanadi → Sheonath: its main tributary in Chhattisgarh.