Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Periyar River's historical and economic importance?

1. The Periyar River is referred to as 'Choorni' in Kautilya's Arthashastra.
2. Shankaracharya mentioned the Periyar River as 'Poorna'.
3. Approximately 25% of Kerala's industry is concentrated along the banks of the Periyar.
4. Pattanam, Kerala's first multi-disciplinary excavation site, is located on the banks of the Bharatpuzha River.

• A. 1, 2
• B. 1, 2, 3
• C. None of these
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1, 2, 3

• The Periyar finally flows into the Vembanad Lake.

• Aluva is the place where the Periyar divides into Marthandampuzha and Mangalampuzha..

• Across which river is Marthandavarma bridge built - Periyar

• 25% of Kerala's industry is concentrated on the banks of the Periyar.

• Kerala's first multi-disciplinary excavation site is 'Pattanam' (Ernakulam), which existed on the bank of the Periyar.