Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal”, and also with “the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries”?
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Correct Answer: Option C — Godavari. Godavari is correctly identified as it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is also associated with the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Another identifying fact about Godavari is that it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Godavari is that the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Krishna: Krishna is it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Krishna is also associated with the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Option B — Narmada: Narmada is it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Narmada is also associated with it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Option D — Tapi: Tapi is it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tapi is also associated with it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Exam Takeaway: Connect Godavari with “it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal” and “the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries” for revision.
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