Where does the Godavari River originate?
a) Trimbakeshwar
b) Mahabaleshwar
c) Multai
d) Gangotri
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Answer: a) Trimbakeshwar
Explanation
- Trimbakeshwar: The Godavari River originates at Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in the Western Ghats range of Maharashtra.
- Key Facts: It is the longest river in Peninsular India (1,465 km) and the second-longest river in India after the Ganga. Due to its large basin size and religious significance, it is widely referred to as Dakshin Ganga (Ganga of the South).
Overview of Other Options
- b) Mahabaleshwar: Located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra; it is the origin place of the Krishna River.
- c) Multai: Located in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh; it is the origin place of the Tapti (Tapi) River.
- d) Gangotri: Located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand; it is the origin place of the Bhagirathi River (the primary stream of the Ganga).
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