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Among the following tributaries of the Godavari river system, which one is a right-bank tributary?

  1. ManjiraAnswer
  2. B
    Indravati
  3. C
    Pranhita
  4. D
    Sabari

Answer

Manjira is a right-bank tributary of the Godavari River.
Manjira is the principal right-bank tributary of the Godavari River. It originates in the Balaghat range of hills, flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana, and joins the Godavari River near Nizamabad.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the Godavari river basin and categorize its major tributaries by bank orientation.
The Godavari River flows eastwards across the Deccan Plateau, receiving tributaries from both its northern (left bank) and southern (right bank) flanks.
Identifying bank orientation requires tracking the direction of flow from origin to mouth.
2
Evaluate each given tributary's point of entry into the Godavari River.
Pranhita, Indravati, and Sabari enter from the northern side (left bank), whereas Manjira flows from the southern side (right bank).
Manjira is the principal right-bank tributary listed among the options.

Key Concept

Tributary orientation and drainage network of Peninsular rivers in India
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