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UPPSC PCS 2021 · Question 63 of 150

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

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  1. ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)Correct
  2. BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)
  3. C(A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. D(A) is false, but (R) is true

Answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

The Teesta shifted from the Ganga to the Brahmaputra system through river capture, a major feature of Himalayan rivers.

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2021 Prelims GS Paper -1.pdf

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