Question

Consider the following statements:

A. Moyar river flows in borders of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
B. Palar is a tributary of Cauvery.
C. Karanja is a tributary of Manjira and Manjira is a tributary of Godavari River.
D. Uttara Pinakini is an interstate river flowing between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It originates in Nandi Durga Hill.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. All of the statements are correct
2. Only three statements are correct
3. Only two statements are correct
4. Only one statement is correct

Answer 1

Analysis of the Statements:

1. Statement A: Moyar river flows in borders of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

   • Correct: The Moyar River flows along the borders of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is a tributary of the Bhavani River, part of the Cauvery basin.

2. Statement B: Palar is a tributary of Cauvery.

   • Incorrect: The Palar River is an independent river that flows through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, and it is not a tributary of the Cauvery.

3. Statement C: Karanja is a tributary of Manjira and Manjira is a tributary of Godavari River.

   • Correct: The Karanja River is a tributary of the Manjira River, which, in turn, is a tributary of the Godavari River.

4. Statement D: Uttara Pinakini is an interstate river flowing between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It originates in Nandi Durga Hill.

   • Correct: The Uttara Pinakini River (also known as the Northern Pennar) is an interstate river between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It originates in the Nandi Hills (Nandi Durga) in Karnataka.

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Correct Answer: Only three statements are correct

• Explanation:
  • Statements A, C, and D are correct.
  • Statement B is incorrect as Palar is not a tributary of the Cauvery.