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Number of rivers in Kerala having more than 100 km length is ?

A10

B5

C11

D6

Answer:

C. 11

Read Explanation:

  • The total number of rivers in Kerala -44

  • The number of rivers which flow westward - 41

  • The number of rivers which flow eastward - 3

  • The east flowing rivers - Kabani ,Bhavani ,Pambar

  • Number of rivers in Kerala having more than 100 km length - 11

  • The district through which the maximum number of rivers flow - Kasargod (12 rivers )

  • The longest river in Kerala - Periyar (244 km )

  • The shortest river in Kerala - Manjeswaram river ( 16 km )


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What year did the major flood in the Periyar River occur, leading to the name 'Flood of 99'?

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Periyar River's historical and economic importance?

  1. The Periyar River is referred to as 'Choorni' in Kautilya's Arthashastra.
  2. Shankaracharya mentioned the Periyar River as 'Poorna'.
  3. Approximately 25% of Kerala's industry is concentrated along the banks of the Periyar.
  4. Pattanam, Kerala's first multi-disciplinary excavation site, is located on the banks of the Bharatpuzha River.
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