State PCS PYQPrelims 2019

UPPCS · Question 84

In which of the following rivers, the upper course contains fresh water but saline water flowing at the lower part?

  1. Barak river
  2. Luni river
  3. Ghaggar river
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (B) Luni river

Explanation

The Luni rises near Ajmer with fresh water, but becomes saline below Balotra as it crosses salt-bearing soils before ending in the Rann of Kutch.