Question

Vijayawada city is located at the head of ___________
A) Godavari delta
B) Krishna delta
C) Penna delta
D) Bhima delta

Answer 1

Hint: Vijayawada is recognized as a sacred site since it houses the Kanaka Durga temple of hindu goddess Durga, one of the most visited and well-known temples in Andhra Pradesh and India.

Complete answer:
Vijayawada: Vijayawada is a city in Andhra Pradesh, a state in southeast India. The beautiful Kanaka Durga Temple, which lies on a hill overlooking the city, is well-known. Ancient rock-cut temples built out of a sandstone hillside and ornamented with magnificent statues may be found in the Undavalli Caves. The Prakasam Barrage is a large structure that spans the Krishna River.

Option (A) Godavari delta: Rajahmundry is the largest city on the Godavari's river banks. The river is at its widest here (approximately 5 kilometers from Rajahmundry to the other bank at Kovvur). So, Vijayawada is not one of the cities which is located on Godavari river. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option (B) Krishna delta: Vijayawada is a city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located near the Krishna River. Hills and waterways surround this city. Eluru, Bandar, and Ryves are three waterways that run through the city. These canals originate in the Prakasham Barrage Reservoir in the city's northwestern outskirts. Hence, this option is correct.

Option (C) Penna delta: Pennar River begins in the Chenna Kesava hills of Karnataka's Nandi mountains and flows for 597 kilometres before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option (D) Bhima delta: Pandharpur is another famous pilgrimage centre in India, located on the right bank of the Bhima River, which is known in this region as Chandrabhaga due to its moon-like shape. The city is home to a temple dedicated to 'Vitthal,' a Maharashtra deity. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, Option ‘B’ i.e, Krishna delta is the correct answer because Vijayawada city is located at the head of the Krishna River.

Note: Sangam is a site where the Krishna and Bhima rivers meet near the Karnataka state border. Here, the Bhima River merges with Krishna. This Mersing Point is known as Nirvruthi Sangamam, according to Guru Charitra (Dattatreya Charitra).