Indian rivers: Identify the important river that does <em>not</em> originate in the Western Ghats. Among Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, and Mahanadi, select the river whose source area is outside the Western Ghats. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Mahanadi
Explanation
Sources
- Godavari: Trimbak plateau (Western Ghats), near Nashik.
- Krishna: Near Mahabaleshwar (Western Ghats).
- Kaveri: Brahmagiri Hills (Western Ghats).
- Mahanadi: Sihawa ranges (Chhattisgarh) in the central highlands, not the Western Ghats.
Final AnswerMahanadi.