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Geography GK · Q90

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Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 90

Q90

The River Cauvery rises on the western edge of:

A.
Aravali
B.
The Western Ghats
Answer
C.
Satpuda Hills
D.
The Eastern Ghats

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Cauvery river rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats in Karnataka at an elevation of about 1341 m and flows for about 800 km before its outfall into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery river system consists of 21 principal tributaries each with catchment area exceeding 250 Sq.Kms.