Consider the following statements regarding the Mahadayi (Mandovi) River: 1. It originates in the Western Ghats at Khanapur, Belagavi district, Karnataka. 2. Important tributaries of the Mandovi River include Sarangi and Mahadayi 3. The basin area of the Mahadayi River is majorly in Goa, followed by Karnataka and Maharashtra. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Mahadayi River originates at Khanapur in Belagavi district, Karnataka, in the Western Ghats.
Statement 2 is correct. Its significant tributaries include Sarang and Mahadayi.
Statement 3 is correct. The basin area distribution is approximately Goa (78%) > Karnataka (18%) > Maharashtra (4%), making Goa the major contributor.

Source- TOI