Question

Match List-I with List-II. 

List-I	List-II
(A) Brahmaputra	(I) Ghaghara
(B) Krishna	(II) Wainganga
(C) Ganga	(III) Bhima
(D) Godavari	(IV) Subansiri

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

Remembering that the Ghaghara is a key tributary of the Ganga and the Wainganga belongs to the Godavari river basin can help you quickly find the correct match.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
River systems in India support riverine fisheries. Each major river basin has distinct tributaries that contribute to its water volume and support local fish populations.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
- Brahmaputra: The Subansiri (spelled as Subarnasiri in some local documents) is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. (A) matches with (IV).
- Krishna: The Bhima River is a major tributary of the Krishna River, flowing through Maharashtra and Karnataka. (B) matches with (III).
- Ganga: The Ghaghara is a left-bank tributary of the Ganga River originating in the Himalayas. (C) matches with (I).
- Godavari: The Wainganga (spelled as Wain-ganga) is a key tributary of the Godavari River, draining parts of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. (D) matches with (II).
This matching corresponds to (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (II).

Step 3: Final Answer:
This sequence matches Option D.