Question

Which of the following statements about the Kabini river's flow and characteristics is correct?

1. Kabini is the northernmost east-flowing river of Kerala.
2. It is the only river that originates in Kerala and flows into Karnataka.
3. Kabini joins the Kaveri river in Karnataka.
4. Kabini is known by the name Kapila.
5. Kabini originates in Wayanad and flows into Tamil Nadu.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1, 2, 3, 4

KABINI

• Total length of Kabini - 240 km (234 km as per PSC Bulletin)

• Length of Kabini in Kerala - 56.6 km

• Origin of Kabini river is Thondarmudi, Wayanad.

• The largest east flowing river in Kerala.

• Panamaram River is a tributary of Kabini.

• The only river that originates in Kerala and flows into Karnataka

• Valapatnam River is a river that originates in Karnataka and flows into Kerala

• Rivers that merge to form the Kabani river - Panamaram and Mananthavadi rivers

• Kabini is known by another name - Kapila

• The place where the Kabini river joins the Kaveri river - Tirumakudalu

• Nagarhole National Park (Karnataka) is a national park located on the banks of Kabini river.

• The Kabini River flows into the Kaveri, Karnataka.