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State PCS PYQPrelims 2021

UPPCS · Question 133

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Teesta river was earlier a tributary of the Ganga; now it is a tributary of the Brahmaputra. Reason (R): River capturing is a major feature of Himalayan rivers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true
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Answer: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

The Teesta shifted from the Ganga system to the Brahmaputra; river shifting/capture is a characteristic feature of Himalayan rivers, which explains A. (As per the official UPPSC answer key.)