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Gold deposits were discovered in Kerala on the banks of which river?

APeriyar

BChaliyar

CBharathapuzha

DPamba

Answer:

B. Chaliyar

Read Explanation:

  • River bank where gold deposits were discovered in Kerala

  • The river where the Kunjali Marakkar Trophy boat race takes place

  • Districts where Chaliyar flows - Wayanad, Malappuram, Kozhikode

  • The Chaliyar finally joins the Arabian Sea at Beypore


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