Which of the following rivers is an east flowing river?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Godavari.

Explanation:

The Godavari River is an east-flowing river in India, originating from the Western Ghats in Maharashtra and flowing towards the eastern coast of India. It ultimately empties into the Bay of Bengal.

• The Godavari is the second longest river in India, after the Ganga.
• The river flows across the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

Information Booster:

Key Facts about the Godavari River:

• Length: Approximately 1,465 kilometers.
• Source:Brahmagiri Mountain at Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
• Confluence: Flows into the Bay of Bengal near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.
• Tributaries:Pravara, Purna, Manjra, the Penganga, the Wardha, the Wainganga, the Pranhita (combined flow of Wainganga, Penganga, Wardha), the Indravati, the Maner, and the Sabri.
• Importance: The Godavari is an important river for irrigation, agriculture, and religious significance.

Godavari Basin:

• The Godavari Basin covers an area of about 312,812 square kilometers, making it the second-largest river basin in India.

Additional Knowledge:

Mahi River is a west-flowing river, originating in Madhya Pradesh and flowing towards the Arabian Sea.

Narmada River is also a west-flowing river, originating in the Amarkantak Plateau and flowing towards the Arabian Sea.

Tapi River is another west-flowing river, originating in the Satpura Range and flowing towards the Arabian Sea.