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Indian rivers (peninsular vs Himalayan): Which of the following is a Peninsular River of India? Recall rivers originating on the Peninsular Plateau as opposed to the Himalaya. Choose the correct river.

Q: Indian rivers (peninsular vs Himalayan): Which of the following is a Peninsular River of India? Recall rivers originating on the Peninsular Plateau as opposed to the Himalaya. Choose the correct river.

Concept/Approach Godavari originates in the Western Ghats (Trimbak plateau region) and flows across the Deccan → Peninsular system. The others are Himalayan systems. Final Answer Godavari

Difficulty: Easy

Godavari
Ganga
Brahmaputra
Indus

Correct Answer: Godavari

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
Godavari originates in the Western Ghats (Trimbak plateau region) and flows across the Deccan → Peninsular system. The others are Himalayan systems.

Final Answer
Godavari

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