Consider the following rivers: 1. Vamsadhara 2. Indravati 3. Pranahita 4. Pennar Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2, 3 and 4
- C1, 2 and 4
- D2 and 3 onlyCorrect
Explanation
Let's analyze the given rivers to determine which are tributaries of the Godavari:
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Vamsadhara: This is an important east-flowing river in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, flowing directly into the Bay of Bengal. It is an independent river system and not a tributary of the Godavari.
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Indravati: This is a major tributary of the Godavari River. It originates in the Kalahandi district of Odisha and flows through Chhattisgarh before joining the Godavari.
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Pranahita: This is the largest tributary of the Godavari River. It is formed by the confluence of the Wardha, Wainganga, and Penganga rivers and joins the Godavari in Telangana.
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Pennar: Also known as Penneru, this is an independent river system that flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, ultimately draining into the Bay of Bengal. It is not a tributary of the Godavari.
Therefore, only Indravati and Pranahita are tributaries of the Godavari River.

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