Which of the following is not correctly matched ?
(River) : (Subsidiary Rivers)

Question

Which of the following is not correctly matched ? 
(River) : (Subsidiary Rivers)

Accepted Answer

Option 3 is correctly identified as the mismatched pair. Here's a detailed explanation:

1. **Ganga – Ghaghara, Tons, Ken**: 
   - The Ganga River is one of the major rivers in India and has several tributaries. Ghaghara is a significant tributary of the Ganga, contributing a substantial flow. Tons is another tributary, joining the Ganga in the northern part of India. Ken, although primarily a tributary of the Yamuna, which itself is a tributary of the Ganga, is indirectly associated with the Ganga river system. Therefore, this option is correctly matched.

2. **Chambal – Banas, Kalisindh, Shipra**: 
   - The Chambal River is a major tributary of the Yamuna River. Banas, Kalisindh, and Shipra are all tributaries of the Chambal River. Banas flows through Rajasthan, Kalisindh originates in Madhya Pradesh, and Shipra is known for its religious significance in Ujjain. This option is correctly matched.

3. **Damodar – Rihand, Tungbhadra, Manjara**: 
   - The Damodar River flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. Its main tributaries include the Barakar and Konar rivers. However, Rihand is a tributary of the Son River, Tungbhadra is a tributary of the Krishna River, and Manjara is a tributary of the Godavari River. None of these rivers are tributaries of the Damodar, making this option incorrectly matched.

4. **Brahmaputra – Dibang, Lohit, Dihang**: 
   - The Brahmaputra River is a major river in the northeastern part of India. Dibang and Lohit are significant tributaries that join the Brahmaputra in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Dihang is another name for the Brahmaputra as it flows through the same region. This option is correctly matched.

In conclusion, Option 3 is the correct answer because the rivers listed as tributaries of the Damodar are not actually its tributaries, unlike the other options where the rivers are correctly matched with their respective tributaries.