Two important rivers -- one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha -- merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?
ABhitarkanika
BChandipur-on-sea
CGopalpur-on-sea
DSimlipal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Bhitarkanika
UPSC CSE Prelims 2011 (GS-I, Set A), Q.12. Official answer key: A.
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