Question

Where does River Tamsa also called as Toan originate?
1. Shahpura
2. Matkai Hills
3. Hoshangabad
4. Satna

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Satna

The correct answer is Satna.

• The Tamsa River is a tributary of the Ganges and it flows through the Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
• The Tamsa rises from Tamakund of Kaimur Range at an elevation of 610 metres (2,000 ft). It flows through the fertile districts of Satna and Rewa.
• The total length of the river is 264 kilometres (164 mi). It has a total drainage area of 16,860 square kilometres.

• This river has also got importance in Hinduism, as this is the river on which Rama spent his first night during the 14 years of forest exile. 
• Some of the more notable waterfalls on the tributaries of the Tamsa river are - Chachai Falls (127m), Keoti Falls (Beehar River- tributary), Odda Falls (Mahana River- tributary), etc.
• The Ashrama of sage Valmiki was at the banks of Tamsa river.