What is the correct sequence of the rivers Godavari, Mahanadi, Narmada and Tapi in the descending order of their lengths ?


A) Godavari - Mahanadi - Narmada - Tapi

B) Godavari - Narmada - Mahanadi -Tapi

C) Narmada - Godavari - Tapi - Mahanadi

D) Narmada - Tapi - Godavari - Mahanadi

Correct Answer:
B) Godavari - Narmada - Mahanadi -Tapi


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