Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with source or location “it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra”, and also with “it drains into the Bay of Bengal”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Krishna. Krishna is correctly identified as it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Krishna is also associated with it drains into the Bay of Bengal. Another identifying fact about Krishna is that it drains into the Bay of Bengal. A further exam-relevant fact about Krishna is that the Tungabhadra is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Narmada: Narmada is it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Narmada is also associated with it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. Option C — Tapi: Tapi is it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Tapi is also associated with it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Option D — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Wular Lake is also associated with the Jhelum River flows through it. Exam Takeaway: Connect Krishna with “it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra” and “it drains into the Bay of Bengal” for revision.