With reference to the Krishna River, consider the following statements: 1. The Krishna River originates in the Satara district of Maharashtra. 2. It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges. 3. The Tungabhadra River is the largest right bank tributary of Krishna. 4. The Krishna River basin does not extend into Telangana. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 1, 2 and 4 only

[C] 1, 3 and 4 only

[D] 2 and 4 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Krishna River originates near Mahabaleshwar in Satara district, Maharashtra.
Statement 2 is incorrect: It is the third-longest river in India, not the second.
Statement 3 is correct: Tungabhadra is the largest right bank tributary.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Krishna basin does extend into Telangana.

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