Which is the second largest river basin in India that covers 10% of the country’s area?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Godavari.
| The Godavari is also known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' because of its length and the area they cover. The Godavari is the largest peninsular river. |
| It rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. Its length is about 1500 km. It drains into the Bay of Bengal. Its drainage basin is also the largest among the peninsular rivers. |
| The basin covers parts of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, and Andhra Pradesh. The Godavari is joined by a number of tributaries such as the Puma, the Wardha, the Pranhita, the Manjra, the Wainganga, and the Penganga. |