pyq/2011/prelims/12

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 the 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?

(A) Bhitarkanika

(B) Chandipur-on-sea

(C) Gopalpur-on-sea

(D) Simlipal