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Which river is associated with the city of Nashik?

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Option A (“Tapi”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Pravara”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Mula”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Godavari matches the exact hydrological and locational clue. This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which river is associated with the city of Nashik?” The correct answer is Godavari.

ATapi
BGodavari
CPravara
DMula
Correct Answer: GodavariYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Godavari Nashik in Maharashtra is situated on the Godavari River. The river rises at Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district and flows through Nashik city before continuing eastward across Peninsular India. Ram Kund and the Kumbh gathering at Nashik are important cultural associations of the Godavari. - Option A — Tapi: The Tapi rises near Multai and flows west through Maharashtra toward Surat. - Option C — Pravara: The Pravara is a tributary of the Godavari and is associated with the Ahmednagar region. - Option D — Mula: The Mula belongs to a different Maharashtra river system and is associated mainly with Pune and Ahmednagar areas. Exam Takeaway: Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are key Godavari locations.

Important Notes

  • Godavari rises near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district, Maharashtra, and flows through Nashik before turning east across the Deccan Plateau.
  • Ram Kund on the Godavari is an important bathing ghat in Nashik and is associated with the city’s Kumbh gathering.
  • Nashik Godavari should not be confused with Tapi. Godavari flows east to the Bay of Bengal, while Tapi flows west to the Arabian Sea.
  • Pravara is a tributary of the Godavari. Bhandardara and the Pravara valley are associated with the Ahmednagar region rather than Nashik city.
  • Godavari is also called Dakshin Ganga and later receives major tributaries such as Pranhita, Indravati, Manjira and Sabari.

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