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Statewise GK · Q156

Tamil Nadu GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 156

Q156

Where is the origin of Periyar river?

A.
Tamilnadu
Answer
B.
Kerala
C.
Andra
D.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Periyar River, river in southern Kerala state, southwestern India. Periyar is also the name given to a lake in the river's course. The river, 140 miles (225 km) long, rises in the Western Ghats range near the border with Tamil Nadu state and flows north a short distance to Periyar Lake.