Question

The largest river in Kasaragod district ?

• A. Kallayi river
• B. Chandragiri Puzha
• C. Manjeswaram river
• D. Kuttiyadi Puzha

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Chandragiri Puzha

Read Explanation:

Chandragiri River

• The river originates from the mountains of the Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka and flows into Kerala.

• The river was considered the traditional boundary between Kolathnadu and Tulunadu

• The river is named after Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire.

• This river is also known as Perumpuzha and Payaswini.

• Chandragiripuzha is a river that surrounds Kasaragod town in a 'U' shape.

• Built in the 17th century, Chandragiri Kota, a historic monument in Kasaragod, faces the Arabian Sea on the west and the Chandragiripuza River on the north.

• Length - 105 Km. m

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