The Palar River Basin is one of the major river basins in:
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Tamil Nadu
The Palar River Basin is one of the major river basins in Tamil Nadu, India.
While the Palar River itself originates in the Nandi Hills of the Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka and also flows through parts of Andhra Pradesh, a significant portion of its basin area and its crucial role in irrigation and water supply are predominantly in Tamil Nadu. It flows in a southeasterly direction before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river basin is particularly vital for districts like Vellore, Ranipet, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu, despite the river often being seasonal and largely dependent on monsoon rains.