Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. Damanganga : Gujarat.
2. Girna : Maharashtra
3. Pamba : Kerala
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Evaluating the matching of rivers with states they flow through:
2. Pair 1: The Damanganga River flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat, as well as Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Claiming it's solely in Gujarat is incomplete but it does flow through Gujarat. Let's check others.
3. Pair 2: The Girna River is a major tributary of the Tapti river, flowing primarily through Maharashtra. Correctly matched.
4. Pair 3: The Pamba River is the third longest river in the South Indian state of Kerala. Correctly matched.
5. Pairs 2 and 3 are definitely correctly matched. Pair 1 is technically correct in that the river flows through Gujarat, but less precise than 2 & 3. Given the options, (B) 2 and 3 only is the most accurate choice.