Question

Identify the correct statements regarding the classification and characteristics of Kerala's rivers.

1. According to the 1974 notification, watercourses longer than 15 km are classified as rivers in Kerala.
2. Kerala has no major rivers, with most classified as minor or medium.
3. The Manjeswaram River is the largest river in Kerala.
4. There are 11 rivers in Kerala with a length exceeding 100 km.

• A. 1, 2, 4
• B. 2 only
• C. All
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2, 4

• Rivers in Kerala with length more than 200 km - 2

• Rivers in Kerala with length more than 150 km - 4

• How many million cubic meter water is flowing in 44 rivers of Kerala - 7790

• Watershed Area of 44 Rivers in Kerala - 277739 sq km

• The number of rivers in Kerala with length more than 100 km - 11