Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Chalakudy River is home to Kerala’s highest fish population.

2. The Vainthala oxbow lake is associated with it.

3. The river flows through Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Wayanad.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 & 2

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 & 2

• The Chalakudy River is home to Kerala's highest fish population - This statement is correct. The Chalakudy River is indeed known for having the highest fish diversity among Kerala's rivers, with approximately 98 species recorded.

• The Vainthala oxbow lake is associated with it - This statement is also correct. Vainthala is a well-known oxbow lake formed by the Chalakudy River in Thrissur district.

• The river flows through Ernakulam, Palakkad, and Wayanad - This statement is incorrect. The Chalakudy River flows through Thrissur and Ernakulam districts. It does not flow through Wayanad. The river originates in the Anamalai hills of Tamil Nadu and flows through the Vazhachal Forest and the Athirappilly Falls before emptying into the Arabian Sea.