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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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.
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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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