With reference to a river in India, consider the following statements: 1. It is India's fourth-largest river in terms of water inflows and basin area. 2. Its major tributaries include the Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Musi rivers. 3. Waterfalls such as Gokak Falls, Kalhati Falls, Theertham Falls are associated with its basin. Which one of the following rivers is referred to in the above statements? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to a river in India, consider the following statements:
1.It is India’s fourth-largest river in terms of water inflows and basin area.
2.Its major tributaries include the Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Musi rivers.
3.Waterfalls such as Gokak Falls, Kalhati Falls, Theertham Falls are associated with its basin.
Which one of the following rivers is referred to in the above statements?

[A] Godavari River

[B] Mahanadi River

[C] Kaveri River

[D] Krishna River

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The Krishna River is India’s fourth-largest river by water inflows and basin area. Important tributaries of the river include the Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Bhima, Tungabhadra, and Musi rivers. Several notable waterfalls, including Gokak Falls, Kalhati Falls, Theertham Falls, and Manikyadhara Falls, are associated with the Krishna River basin.

Source- DH

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