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Rivers and Miscellaneous Info - General Knowledge Questions
Which of the following rivers of the peninsular India receives rainfall both by the southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon and carries water throughout the year with comparatively less fluctuation?
A)
Krishna
B)
Kaveri
C)
Narmada
D)
Tapi

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Kaveri

The Kaveri river has the unique locational advantage in the sense that its upper catchment area receives rainfall during summer by the south-west monsoon and the lower catchment area during winter season by the retreating north-east monsoon.

Published On : June 3, 2021
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