Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Cauvery River:
1.It originates in the Western Ghats at Talakaveri in Karnataka.
2.The river basin is shared only by Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
3.It forms a large delta before draining into the Bay of Bengal, which is one of the most fertile regions in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct: Originates at Talakaveri (Western Ghats) and flows into the Bay of Bengal.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Basin is shared by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry.
Statement 3 is correct: Forms a fertile delta in Tamil Nadu.
Source: TH
