Q. Consider the following statements about the Pampa River:
1.It is the largest west flowing river of Kerala.
2.It falls into the Arabian Sea.
3.The Pampa River is often referred to as Dakshina Ganga due to its religious significance and association with the Sabarimala Temple.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Only 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is the third longest west flowing river of Kerala (after Periyar & Bharathapuzha).
Statement 2 is incorrect: The river flows through Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts before emptying into the Vembanad Lake which then connects to the Arabian Sea—not directly into the sea.
Statement 3 is correct: The river is called Dakshina Ganga (Ganges of the South) due to its religious importance and the presence of the famous Sabarimala Temple on its banks.
Source: TNIE
