Question

Choose the correct statement(s)

1. The Chalakudy River forms from the confluence of five rivers.

2. The Sholayar Hydroelectric Project is located on the Pamba River.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 only

• Correct Answer: Option A - 1 only

• Statement 1: The Chalakudy River forms from the confluence of five rivers.This statement is correct.

• The Chalakudy River is indeed formed by the confluence of five rivers - Parambikulam, Sholayar, Kuriarkutty, Karappara, and Anakayam. These tributaries originate from the Western Ghats, primarily from the Anamalai Hills, Nelliyampathy Hills, and Parambikulam Hills. The river then flows through Palakkad and Thrissur districts before emptying into the Arabian Sea.

• Statement 2: The Sholayar Hydroelectric Project is located on the Pamba River.This statement is incorrect. The Sholayar Hydroelectric Project is not located on the Pamba River but on the Chalakudy River system. Specifically, it is built across the Sholayar tributary of the Chalakudy River in the Palakkad district. The Pamba River, on the other hand, is associated with other hydroelectric projects like Sabarigiri.