Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus forming the islands of Srirangapattanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?

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Correct answer: Cauvery. The river described above that thrice forks into two streams and reunites is the Cauvery River. It flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery River is known for splitting into multiple streams and forming islands :  Srirangapatna (Karnataka): The river splits and encircles the island town, famous for the Ranganathaswamy Temple.  Shivanasamudra (Karnataka): The river divides into two branches, forming the Shivanasamudra Falls (Gaganachukki and Barachukki).  Srirangam (Tamil Nadu): The river bifurcates and surrounds Srirangam Island, home to the renowned Ranganathaswamy Temple, the largest functioning Hindu temple complex. These phenomena occur due to the unique geography and mean- ders of the Cauvery River.  Tungabhadra River: A major tributary of the Krishna River, formed by the Tunga and Bhadra Rivers. It flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, famous for Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Krishna River: One of the longest rivers in India, originating from Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) and flowing through Karnataka, Telangana

Which one of the following rivers thrice forks into two streams and reunites a few miles farther on, thus forming the islands of Srirangapattanam, Sivasamudram and Srirangam?

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