Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with important geographical fact “the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries”, and also with “the longest river of Peninsular India”?
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Correct Answer: Option D — Godavari. Godavari is correctly identified as the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Godavari is also associated with the longest river of Peninsular India. 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 the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Krishna is also associated with a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Option B — Narmada: Narmada is it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Narmada is also associated with a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Option C — Tapi: Tapi is it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Tapi is also associated with a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Exam Takeaway: Connect Godavari with “the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries” and “the longest river of Peninsular India” for revision.
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Major rivers of India: Ganga (2525 km, longest in India), Godavari (1465 km, longest peninsular river), Krishna (1400 km), Yamuna (1376 km), Narmada (1312 km), Indus (1114 km in India). Rivers are classified as Himalayan rivers (perennial, fed by glaciers) and Peninsular rivers (mostly seasonal). The Ganga basin is the largest river basin in India.
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