Question

Identify the false statement regarding the Chalakudy River.

1. The Chalakudy River is home to the Athirappalli and Vazhachal waterfalls.
2. It is recognized for having the richest fish diversity in Kerala.
3. The Thumboormozhi dam is constructed on the Chalakudy River for hydroelectric power generation.
4. The Chalakudy River drains into the Kodungallur backwaters.

• A. i, ii
• B. iii, iv
• C. iii മാത്രം
• D. i, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

C. iii മാത്രം

• The river where the Sholayar hydroelectric project is established

• The river with the richest fish diversity in Kerala

• The dam constructed on the Chalakudypuzha for irrigation purposes Thumboormozhi

• Kerala's only oxbow lake situated at - Vynthala, Chalakkudypuzha

• The Chalakudy puzha drains into the Kodungallur backwater.