Krishna River System

Previous year question

With reference to river Teesta, consider the following statements:

1. The source of river Teesta is the same as that of Brahmaputra, but it flows through Sikkim,

2. River Rangeet originates in Sikkim, and it is a tributary of river Teesta.

3. River Teesta flows into Bay of Bengal on the border of India and Bangladesh.

Which of the statements given above

is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans. (b)

Practice Questions

With reference to river Krishna, consider the following statements:

1. It originates near Trimbakeshwar in western ghats.

2. River Musi originates in Maharashtra and is a tributary of river Krishna.

3. River Krishna flows into Bay of Bengal and forms the largest delta of the country.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Ans. (a)

Explanation

The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in the town of Trimbak, Maharashtra, India, is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It holds a special significance as one of the twelve jyotirlingas, where the Hindu genealogy registers are kept. But what makes it even more remarkable is that the sacred Godavari River originates near Trimbak.

The reservoir was constructed across Musi River originates from the hills of Ananthagiri in Rangareddy District and travels a length of 240Kms and joins river Krishna at Nalgonda District near Vazirabad

Sunderban is largest delta of our country.