Geography • Indian GeographyHard
Consider the following statements regarding the drainage basins and river networks of Tamil Nadu: 1. The Vaigai River originates in the Cardamom Hills and terminates by emptying into the Palk Bay near Ramanathapuram after flowing through Madurai. 2. The Thamirabarani River is a perennial river originating on the eastern slopes of the Pothigai hills in the Western Ghats and draining into the Gulf of Mannar. 3. The Palar River rises in the Kolar district of Karnataka and flows entirely within Andhra Pradesh before entering the Bay of Bengal near Chennai. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Vaigai River rises in the Cardamom Hills, flows past Madurai, and empties into the Palk Bay. The Thamirabarani is a perennial river originating in the Pothigai hills of Tirunelveli district, flowing into the Gulf of Mannar. The Palar River rises in Karnataka, flows through Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu before entering the Bay of Bengal near Kanchipuram, making statement three incorrect because it crosses Tamil Nadu territory. Inter-state river water sharing arrangements govern several of these southern basins.
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