Consider the following rivers:1. Vamsadhara2. Indravati3. Pranahita4. PennarWhich of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
✓ Correct answer: d) 2 and 3 only
ExplanationThe Godavari is India’s second longest and third-biggest river, after the Ganga.Through a vast network of tributaries, the river eventually drains into the Bay of Bengal.The Godavari is the greatest river in peninsular India in terms of length, catchment area, and flow, and has been nicknamed the Dakshina Ganga, or “Southern Ganga.” It originates from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra.Options 2 and 3 are correct :Indravati River is one of the most significant tributaries of the Godavari, originating from the Dandakaranya Plateau in Kalahandi district, Odisha.It flows westward through Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra before joining the Godavari near Bhadrachalam, Telangana.It plays a crucial role in the region’s hydrology by supporting the Indravati Hydroelectric Project, one of India’s largest hydroelectric power projects.Pranahita River is another major tributary of the Godavari formed by the confluence of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers in Maharashtra.It flows southward through Maharashtra and Telangana and eventually merges into the Godavari.Pranahita is considered one of the
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