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Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat”, and also with “it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat”?

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AWular Lake
BChilika Lake
CTapi
DLoktak Lake
Correct Answer: TapiYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Tapi. Tapi is correctly identified as it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tapi is also associated with it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Another identifying fact about Tapi is that it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat. A further exam-relevant fact about Tapi is that it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is the Jhelum River flows through it. Wular Lake is also associated with it is associated with a tectonic basin and flood moderation. Option B — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is it is designated as a Ramsar wetland. Chilika Lake is also associated with Nalabana Island within it is known as a bird sanctuary. Option D — Loktak Lake: Loktak Lake is Keibul Lamjao National Park lies on its phumdis. Loktak Lake is also associated with it belongs to the Manipur River basin. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tapi with “it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat” and “it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Tapi is a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti.
  • Source or location: it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Basin or course: it flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • Important association: it enters the Gulf of Khambhat near Surat.
  • Tapi should not be confused with Loktak Lake, which is a freshwater lake famous for floating phumdis.

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