Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Periyar River splits into Mangalapuzha and Marthandan at Aluva.

2. The Mangalapuzha joins the Bharathapuzha near Ponnani.

3. Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, lies on the banks of Periyar.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option C) 1 & 3

• This question tests knowledge about Kerala's river geography, specifically facts about the Periyar River. Let's analyze each statement:

• The Periyar River splits into Mangalapuzha and Marthandan at Aluva - This statement is correct. The Periyar River, one of Kerala's longest rivers, indeed divides into two branches at Aluva - the Mangalapuzha and Marthandan Thodu.

• The Mangalapuzha joins the Bharathapuzha near Ponnani - This statement is incorrect. The Mangalapuzha is a branch of the Periyar River system and flows independently to join the Arabian Sea. It does not join the Bharathapuzha. The Bharathapuzha (also known as Nila) is a separate river system altogether that flows through Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram districts before emptying into the Arabian Sea at Ponnani.

• Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankaracharya, lies on the banks of Periyar - This statement is correct. Kalady, which is famous as the birthplace of the renowned philosopher Adi Shankaracharya, is indeed situated on the banks of the Periyar River in Ernakulam district.