Q90
The River Cauvery rises on the western edge of:
A.
Aravali
B.
The Western Ghats
AnswerC.
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.