Question

Which of the following statements about Kerala's rivers is true?

1. The district with the most rivers is Thiruvananthapuram.
2. The Western Ghats is not a significant source for Kerala's rivers.
3. Kasaragod district has the highest number of rivers.
4. All rivers in Kerala are less than 15 km in length.

• A. All
• B. ii, iii
• C. iii only
• D. iv only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. iii only

• According to the 1974 notification of the Government of Kerala, watercourses with a length of more than 15 km are considered as rivers.

• Kerala state has passed a bill imposing up to 3 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 2 lakh for those who pollute rivers.

• The district with the most number of rivers in Kerala - Kasaragod

• Number of rivers flowing through Kasaragod district- 12

• The total number of minor rivers in Kerala - 40

• Total number of Medium Rivers in Kerala - 4

• Number of Major Rivers in Kerala - Kerala has no major rivers