Consider the following rivers:
1. Vamsadhara
2. Indravati
3. Pranahita
4. Pennar
Which of the above are tributaries of Godavari?
A
1, 2 and 3
B
2, 3 and 4
C
1, 2 and 4
D
2 and 3 only
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. The Indravati river is a major tributary of the Godavari River.
2. The Pranahita river is the largest tributary of the Godavari River, carrying the combined waters of the Wardha and Wainganga rivers.
3. The Vamsadhara river is an independent east-flowing river originating in Odisha and flowing into the Bay of Bengal. It is not a tributary of the Godavari.
4. The Pennar river is also an independent east-flowing river originating in Karnataka and flowing into the Bay of Bengal. It is not a tributary of the Godavari.
5. Thus, only rivers 2 (Indravati) and 3 (Pranahita) are tributaries of the Godavari.
6. The correct option is (D).