Question

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Which of the following major Peninsular rivers of India originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Range of the Western Ghats?

  1. A
    Krishna
  2. CauveryAnswer
  3. C
    Godavari
  4. D
    Mahanadi

Answer

Cauvery
The Cauvery (Kaveri) River rises at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Range of the Western Ghats in the Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical source mentioned in the question stem.
The specified originating site is Talakaveri, located in the Brahmagiri Range of Karnataka.
Specific origin locations serve as key diagnostic features for major Peninsular rivers.
2
Match the origin location with the correct Peninsular river system.
Cauvery rises at Talakaveri, whereas Krishna rises at Mahabaleshwar, Godavari at Trimbakeshwar, and Mahanadi near Sihawa.
Differentiating regional origin points verifies the precise river system.

Key Concept

Origin of Peninsular Rivers of India
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