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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 36

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

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The Mahanadi river rises in the highlands of:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Chhattisgarh.

  • The Mahanadi river rises in the highlands of Chhattisgarh and travels through Odisha before merging into the Bay of Bengal.
  • The Mahanadi River plays a crucial role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, both of which are vital for supporting agriculture and economic growth in the region.
  • After flowing for about 851 kilometers, this river finally empties into the Bay of Bengal.
  • The Mahanadi is the third-largest river in central India, after the Godavari and Krishna rivers.
  • It has a network of tributaries classified into two categories:
    • Right-bank tributaries: Jonk, Ong, and Tel
    • Left-bank tributaries: Seonath, Hasdeo, Mand, and Ib