Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Cauvery River:
1.It originates in the Brahmagiri range of Karnataka.
2.Its tributaries include Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Suvarnavathi, and Bhavani.
3.The Cauvery’s catchment area spreads across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is Correct: Cauvery originates in the Brahmagiri range, Kodagu, Karnataka.
  • Statement 2 is Correct: Main tributaries include Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Suvarnavathi, and Bhavani.
  • Statement 3 is Incorrect: The catchment also spreads into Puducherry, not only Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Source- ET

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