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In the decreasing order of the length of the rivers, the correct sequence is :

A) Brahmaputra-Ganga-Godavari-Narmada
B) Ganga-Godavari-Brahmaputra-Narmada
C) Brahmaputra-Narmada-Godavari-Ganga
D) Ganga-Brahmaputra -Godavari-Narmada

Correct Answer:

A) Brahmaputra-Ganga-Godavari-Narmada

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