Question

Which is the second largest river basin in India that covers 10% of the country’s area?
1. Krishna
2. Narmada
3. Mahanadi 
4. Godavari

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Godavari

The correct answer is the Godavari.

• The source of this river is Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra.
• It flows through the state of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, and Odisha.
• The mouth of the river is the Bay of Bengal.
• The Godavari is India's second-longest river after the Ganga.
• The length of the river is 1,465 Km.

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• Some of the important bridges constructed on this river are -

1. Raja Mahendra varam Godavari Arch Bridge
2. Havelock Bridge
3. Godavari Arch Bridge