Correct Answer: Option D - All are correct
The Bharathapuzha is referred to as the 'Nile of Kerala': This statement is correct. Bharathapuzha is the longest river in Kerala and is often called the "Nile of Kerala" due to its historical, cultural, and ecological significance. It flows through Palakkad, Thrissur, and Malappuram districts before emptying into the Arabian Sea.
Thirunavaya is associated with the immersion of Gandhi's ashes: This statement is correct. Thirunavaya, located on the banks of Bharathapuzha in Malappuram district, is indeed one of the locations where Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed. This historic event occurred following his assassination in 1948. Thirunavaya is also historically significant as the venue of the ancient Mamankam festival.
The first iron barrage in Kerala was built on the Bharathapuzha: This statement is correct. The Cheerakuzhi barrage (also known as Pattambi barrage) constructed across the Bharathapuzha was the first iron barrage in Kerala. This irrigation structure has played an important role in water management and agricultural development in the region.
