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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the states (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) of India shown on the map in descending order in terms of their available ground-water resources for irrigation? The original map is not available for this question.

(a) 3, 4, 1, 2
(b) 3, 4, 2, 1
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2
(d) 4, 3, 2, 1
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Answer: (d) 4, 3, 2, 1

Which one of the following east-flowing rivers of India has a rift valley due to down-warping?

(a) Damodar
(b) Mahanadi
(c) Sone
(d) Yamuna
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Answer: (a) Damodar