Question

Which mountain is the major water divider of Konkan rivers?
1. Sahyadri
2. Aravali
3. Satpuda
4. Vindhya

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sahyadri

The correct answer is Sahyadri.

• Sahyadri is a mountain range parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula.
  • It forms a major watershed of the Indian peninsula.
  • The Western Ghats is also called the Sahyadri.
  • Sahyadri is the major water divider of the Konkan rivers.
  • All the major rivers of peninsular India originate from Sahyadri.
  • The Krishna river rises near Mahabaleshwar in Sahyadri.
  • Sahyadri is the western boundary of the Deccan plateau.
  • Anamudi (2,695 m) is the highest peak in the Western Ghats.

• Aravali is the oldest mountain range in India.
  • Mount Abu is the famous hill station located in the Aravalli range.
  • Dilwara temple is the famous Jain pilgrim center at the Aravalli range.
  • Ajmer is a famous town located in the valley of Aravalli.
• Vindhya Range is the mountain range that separates north India from south India.
• Satpura is a series of seven mountains.
  • Satpura range is located parallel to the Vindhya range.