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The place of origin of the river Valapattanam is :

ABrahmagiri hills

BEringal hills

CThattamalai

DBalappooney hills

Answer:

A. Brahmagiri hills

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Valapattanam River

  • Origin - The Valapattanam River originates from the Brahmagiri Hills in Coorg district of Karnataka.

  • It flows west for about 110 km and empties into the Arabian Sea at Azhikkal near Valapattanam town.

  • It is the longest river in Kannur district. Historically, the river was an important waterway for the timber industry.


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