The city of Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh is situated on the banks of which river?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Krishna

Explanation:

• Vijayawada, a major commercial hub in Andhra Pradesh, is located on the banks of the Krishna River.

• The city's name literally translates to "The Place of Victory", named after the goddess Kanaka Durga.

• The famous Prakasam Barrage is built across the Krishna River in Vijayawada, creating a large panoramic lake and serving as a major irrigation source for the region.

• The river forms a natural boundary for the city, and the Indrakeeladri Hill, home to the Kanaka Durga Temple, overlooks the flowing river.

• According to NCERT Geography, the Krishna is the second-largest east-flowing peninsular river, originating near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.

Information Booster:

• The Krishna River flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal at Hamsaladevi.

• Its major tributaries include the Tungabhadra, Koyna, Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, and Musi rivers.

• The Kanakadurga Temple in Vijayawada is one of the most visited shrines in India and is mentioned in various ancient scriptures.

Additional Knowledge:Kaveri (Option A) * Often called the "Ganga of the South," this river flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

• Major cities on its banks include Srirangapatna, Mysore, and Tiruchirappalli.

Godavari (Option B) * This is the longest peninsular river in India and is often called the 'Dakshin Ganga'.

• Famous cities situated on its banks include Nashik, Nanded, and Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh.

Mahanadi (Option C) * This river flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

• The city of Cuttack and the famous Sambalpur (near Hirakud Dam) are situated on its banks.