Question

Among the following rivers, which one is the longest?
A. Godavari
B. Krishna
C. Mahanadi
D. Narmada

Answer 1

Hint: In Peninsular India, the main water divide is formed by the Western Ghats, which runs close to the west coast from north to south. Most of the major rivers of the Peninsula flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal such as the Kaveri, the Mahanadi, the Krishna, and the Godavari. The only rivers which flow westwards and make estuaries are the Tapi and the Narmada. The peninsular rivers have comparatively small drainage basins.

Complete answer:
The largest peninsular river of India is the Godavari. Rising to a height of 1,067 m in the Western Ghats, it flows along the Thriambak Hills in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. It falls into the Bay of Bengal after flowing for about 1,465 km, generally in the south-east direction.
The Godavari is the second largest river draining in India and the biggest of the east-flowing rivers of peninsular India. About \[9.5\% \] of India’s total geographical area is drained by the Godavari basin. It falls in the Deccan plateau. Basin is broadly divided into Maharashtra Plateau, Dandakaranya Region, and Vidarbha Plains.
The main tributaries joining on the left bank are the Purna, the Sabari, the Indravati, the Pranhita and the main tributaries joining on the right bank of the river are the Manjra, the Pravara.

Thus, option (A) is correct.

Note: The Godavari River is also referred to as Dakshin Ganga because of its length and the area it covers and it holds immense cultural and spiritual significance. The river has been nourishing its traditions and culture for centuries and is indeed a lifeline of the state.