Which river originates at Mahabaleswar in Maharashtra, passes through Sangli and meets the sea in the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is option (a) Krishna.

The Krishna river originates from the Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, passes through Sangli in Maharashtra, and eventually meets the sea in the Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi in Andhra Pradesh.

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1.  Krishna River:

   • Origin: Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.
   • Course: It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
   • Length: Approximately 1,400 km.
   • The Krishna River is one of the longest rivers in India and is a major source of water for irrigation and drinking purposes.

2.  Godavari River:

   • Origin: Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra.
   • Course: The Godavari flows eastwards through Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
   • Length: Approximately 1,465 km.
   • Known as the 'Dakshin Ganga' (Ganga of the South), it is the second-longest river in India and holds great religious and cultural significance.

3.  Narmada River:

   • Origin: Amarkantak Plateau, Madhya Pradesh.
   • Course: It flows westwards through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian Sea.
   • Length: Approximately 1,312 km.
   • The Narmada is one of the few rivers in India that flows from east to west.

4.  Tapti River:

   • Origin: Satpura Range, Madhya Pradesh.
   • Course: It flows westward through Maharashtra and Gujarat, eventually draining into the Arabian Sea.
   • Length: Approximately 724 km.
   • Tapti is another westward-flowing river in India, but its course does not match the river described in the question.