Question

Which of the following statements accurately describe the Periyar River?

1. The Periyar River originates in the Sivagiri Hills of Tamil Nadu and has a length of 244 km.
2. It is the longest river in Kerala and is known as the lifeline of Kerala due to its significant water-bearing capacity.
3. The Periyar River flows through the districts of Palakkad and Thrissur.
4. It is mentioned as 'Choorni' in Kautilya's Arthashastra and as 'Poorna' by Shankaracharya.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1, 2, 4

• Length of Periyar - 244 km

• Origin - Sivagiri Hills (Tamil Nadu)

• Districts where Periyar flows - Idukki and Ernakulam

• The longest river in Kerala

• The most water bearing river in Kerala.

• River mentioned as 'Choorni' in Kautilya's Arthashastra

• The river mentioned by Shankaracharya as 'Poorna