Question
Q55. Consider the following Rivers.
1. Brahmani
2. Nagavali
3. Subarnarekha
4. Vamsadhara
Which of the above rise from the Eastern Ghats?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 3
Answer: B
Detailed Explanation
| River | Source/Origin Location |
| Brahmani | Formed by the confluence of the Sankh and South Koel rivers near Rourkela, Odisha; both originate in the Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand |
| Nagavali | Originates in the Eastern Ghats near Lakhbahal, Kalahandi district, Odisha (not in search results, but widely accepted in standard references). |
| Subarnarekha | Rises near Piska/Nagri village, Ranchi district, Chota Nagpur Plateau, Jharkhand |
| Vamsadhara | Originates in the Eastern Ghats near Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district, Odisha (not in search results, but widely accepted in standard references). |
Nagavali River forms a prime river of north eastern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha. The origin of Nagavali River lies in the eastern slopes of the Eastern Ghats near Lakhbahal.
Vamsadhara river rises in the Eastern Ghats on the border of Kalahandi district and Rayagada district of Odisha.
