Question

Which river is joined by Thoothapuzha and Gayathripuzha and meets the Arabian Sea at Ponnani?

• A. Periyar
• B. Pamba
• C. Bharathapuzha
• D. Chaliyar

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Bharathapuzha

• Correct Answer: Option C - Bharathapuzha

• Bharathapuzha, also known as the Nila River, is the second-longest river in Kerala and is often called the "Nila" locally. It is formed by the confluence of several tributaries, with Thoothapuzha and Gayathripuzha being two of its major ones. The river flows westward through the districts of Palakkad, Thrissur, and Malappuram before finally emptying into the Arabian Sea at Ponnani in Malappuram district.

• This is evident from the similar questions shown on the webpage, which confirm that:

• Gayathripuzha is a tributary of Bharathapuzha

• Bharathapuzha merges into the Arabian Sea at Ponnani

• The other options (Periyar, Pamba, and Chaliyar) are also important rivers in Kerala, but they don't match the specific description in the question:

• Periyar is Kerala's longest river and flows into the Arabian Sea near Kochi

• Pamba is one of the major rivers in central Kerala and flows into Vembanad Lake

• Chaliyar flows through Nilambur and meets the Arabian Sea near Beypore in Kozhikode

• Bharathapuzha is a significant river in Kerala's geography and culture, often featured in literature, art, and historical texts associated with the region.