The river basin of _______ is the largest water resource of Southern India.
A
Krishna
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B
Periyar
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C
Godavari
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D
Kaveri
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Solution
The correct option is C Godavari
The Godavari is the largest river basin in southern India. it rises in the Nasik district of Maharashtra and drains into the Bay of Bengal after flowing for 1500km and is also known as Vridha Ganga.
Periyar is the longest perennial river of Kerala, it is 244km in length.
Krishna river rises in Mahabaleshwar and after flowing for a distance of 1400km drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Kaveri river originates in the Brahamagiri ranges of Western ghats and drains into the Bay of Bengal after flowing for 760 km.