SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q31

In the ancient temple of Mahadev at Mahabaleshwar, the spout emerging from the mouth of a cow statue is the source of which river basin?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Krishna.

The ancient Mahadev Temple at Mahabaleshwar is the source of the Krishna River Basin. The river originates from a spout emerging from the mouth of a cow (Gomukh) inside the temple. Located in Maharashtra, the temple is considered sacred, and the Krishna River is one of the longest rivers in India. It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, supporting agriculture and livelihoods. The temple and river hold great religious and geographical significance.