Question

Consider the following statements about the rivers of Kerala and choose the correct ones.

1. There are 40 minor rivers and 4 medium rivers in Kerala.
2. The Ayirurpuzha is the smallest river in South Kerala.
3. The Ramapuram River is the smallest river in Kerala that flows into the sea.
4. Kerala has no rivers longer than 150 km.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2, 3

• he total number of minor rivers in Kerala - 40

• Total number of Medium Rivers in Kerala - 4

• Number of Major Rivers in Kerala - Kerala has no major rivers

• The smallest river in Kerala - Manjeswaram River (16 km)

• The largest east flowing river in Kerala - Kabani

• The smallest east flowing river in Kerala- Pambar

• Smallest river in Kerala that flows into the sea - Ramapuram River (19 km)

• Smallest river in South Kerala - Ayirurpuzha (17 km)