Question

The second longest river in Kerala is?

• A. Pamba
• B. Pambar
• C. Bharathapuzha
• D. Chandragiri puzha

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Bharathapuzha

BHARATHAPUZHA

• Length: Approximately 209 km (130 miles) from source to mouth.

• Origin: Anamalai Hills, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu.

• Course: Flows through Kerala (Palakkad, Thrissur districts) and Tamil Nadu.

• Mouth: Arabian Sea, near Ponnani, Kerala

• Basin area: 6,606 km² (2,550 sq mi).

• Second-longest river in Kerala: After Periyar River.

• Tributaries: 13 major tributaries, including Gayathripuzha and Kannadi.

• Waterfalls: Athirappilly Falls, Vazhachal Falls.

• Dams: 7 dams, including Parambikulam and Sholayar.