Question

Consider the following statements about the Chalakudy River and choose the correct ones.

1. The Chalakudy River is formed by the merging of several rivers like Parambikulam, Kuriyarkutty, and Sholayar.
2. Kerala's only oxbow lake is located on the Chalakudy River at Vynthala.
3. The river flows through the districts of Palakkad and Thrissur.
4. It merges with the Periyar River directly at Aluva.

• A. 4 only
• B. 3, 4
• C. 2 only
• D. 1, 2

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2

• Total length of Chalakudypuzha - 130 Km

• Place of origin - Anamalai

• The fifth longest river in Kerala.

• The river formed by the confluence of Parambikulam, Kuriyarkutty, Sholayar, Karapara and Anakkayam rivers.

• The river where Athirappalli, Vazhachal and Peringalkuthu waterfalls are situated.

• The river with most biodiversity.

• The river where the Peringalkuthu hydroelectric project is established