Which of the following city is situated on the banks of river Vaigai?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Madurai

Explanation:

• Madurai, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is situated on the banks of the Vaigai River in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
• The river flows through the heart of the city, and Madurai's historical and cultural development has been closely linked to the Vaigai.

Information Booster:

• Vaigai River originates from the Varusanadu Hill on the Periyar Plateau in the Western Ghats.
• It flows through Theni, Dindigul, and Madurai districts before draining into the Palk Strait.
• Meenakshi Amman Temple, a major religious and architectural landmark in Madurai, lies close to the Vaigai.

Additional Knowledge:

• Coimbatore – Situated on the banks of the Noyyal River.
• Nellore – Located near the Penna River in Andhra Pradesh.
• Vijayawada – Lies on the banks of the Krishna River, also in Andhra Pradesh.