Question

What are some key characteristics of the Chalakudy River?

1. It is the fifth longest river in Kerala.
2. The river originates from the Western Ghats.
3. It has the lowest biodiversity among Kerala's rivers.
4. The Peringalkuthu hydroelectric project is located on this river.

• A. 1, 2, 4
• B. 4 only
• C. 1 only
• D. 2, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1, 2, 4

• 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.

• The river allegedly polluted due to Nitta Gelatin India Limited - Chalakudypuzha

• The Chalakkudypuzha merges with the Mangalapuzha, a branch of Periyar at - Puthenvelikara, Ernakulam

• Place of origin - Anamalai

• The fifth longest river in Kerala.