Question

From where did the Krishna river originate?
A. Panchgani
B. Khandala
C.Mahabaleshwar
D. Saputara

Answer 1

Hint: The Krishna river plays a very important role in the irrigation in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The river basin has been blessed with a rich mineral deposit.

Complete answer: The origin of the Krishna river is located in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar’s Jor village at an elevation of 1,300 metres which is in Maharashtra.The length of the river is around 1400 kilometres. Due to the availability of water, the land near the river is most fertile and arable. The Krishna river empties itself into the bay of Bengal near Koduru. The river delta was the home to ancient kingdoms like the Satavahana and Ikshvaku Sun Dynasty.
Heavy soil erosion occurs during monsoon floods. The Tungabhadra river is the largest tributary of the Krishna river and the longest river tributary is the Bhima river. The Krishna and Godavari delta is referred as the ‘Granary of India’. The Krishna river is deemed to be sacred to the Hindus. The Krishna Pushkaram is the major attraction which is held near the river once in every 12 years.The area near the Krishna river has a rich source of flora and fauna.

Thus, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: The mangrove forests which are located in the river delta have been declared as the Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary which is the habitat to a large number of animals and migratory birds. Various important Hindu temples are also located on the banks of the Krishna river which are visited by many devotees from Maharashtra,Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.