Question

Identify the false statement regarding the rivers of Kerala.

1. The total number of rivers in Kerala is 44.
2. Most rivers in Kerala flow towards the west.
3. There are 4 rivers in Kerala with a length of more than 150 km.
4. The Pambar is the largest east-flowing river in Kerala.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 4 only

• Number of rivers in Kerala - 44

• Number of west flowing rivers - 41

• Number of east flowing rivers in Kerala - 3

• The main source of rivers of Kerala - The Western Ghats

• 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