Q. Which of the following statements regarding the major Peninsular rivers is/are correct?
1.The Godavari is the longest Peninsular river and is also known as the Dakshin Ganga.
2.The Kaveri River originates in the Brahmagiri hills of Karnataka and flows through Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
3.The Luni River is a perennial river of western Rajasthan which drains into the Arabian Sea.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Godavari, known as the Dakshin Ganga, is the longest Peninsular river (1,465 km), and 49% of its catchment area lies in Maharashtra.
  • The Kaveri River originates in the Brahmagiri hills of Karnataka, flows through Tamil Nadu and Kerala, and forms a significant delta, though not as vast as the Ganga or Godavari deltas.

The Luni River is ephemeral (non-perennial) and does not drain into the Arabian Sea, but instead into the Rann of Kuchchh, often dissipating into marshes and deserts before reaching the sea.

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