What is the name of the branch of river Godavari that joins the Bay of Bengal flowing through the Yanam enclave of the union territory of Puducherry?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Gautami.
 Gautami is the branch of the river Godavari that joins the Bay of Bengal.
 It flows through the Yanam enclave of the union territory of Puducherry.
 This branch is one of the main distributaries of the Godavari river, contributing to the delta region before merging with the Bay of Bengal.
Godavari:
 The Godavari is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges.
 It originates from Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
 The river flows through the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
 The Godavari spans about 1,465 kilometers before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
 Major tributaries include the Purna, Pranhita, Indravati, Manjira, and Sabari.
 The river forms a large delta at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh, which is a rich agricultural region.
 Key cities along the Godavari include Nashik, Nanded, and Rajahmundry.
 The river is often referred to as 'Dakshina Ganga' or 'Ganga of the South' due to its extensive use for irrigation and its cultural significance.