Consider the following statements regarding the Penganga River: 1. The Penganga River originates in the Ajantha ranges in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra. 2. It is a major tributary of the Wardha River. 3. Arunavati and Kayadhu are some of its main tributaries. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Penganga River:
1.The Penganga River originates in the Ajantha ranges in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
2.It is a major tributary of the Wardha River. 3.Arunavati and Kayadhu are some of its main tributaries.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Correct. Penganga originates in the Ajantha ranges in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is Correct. Penganga is a major tributary of the Wardha River.
Statement 3 is Correct. Its main tributaries include Adan, Kas, Arunavati, Kayadhu, and Pus

Source- TOI