Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Godavari drains into the Arabian Sea.

2. The Mahanadi flows through Odisha.

3. The Krishna River does not have any major tributaries.

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

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 only

• Correct Answer: Option B) 2 only

• The Godavari drains into the Arabian Sea - This statement is incorrect. The Godavari river is the largest peninsular river in India and drains into the Bay of Bengal, not the Arabian Sea. It originates from Trimbakeshwar in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

• The Mahanadi flows through Odisha - This statement is correct. The Mahanadi river originates in Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha before draining into the Bay of Bengal. It's one of the major rivers of Odisha and is often called the "lifeline of Odisha."

• The Krishna River does not have any major tributaries - This statement is incorrect. The Krishna River has several major tributaries including the Tungabhadra, Bhima, Musi, Koyna, and Munneru among others. The Tungabhadra and Bhima are particularly significant tributaries of the Krishna River system.