Question

Which of the following states is not drained by the Godavari river ?
A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Rajasthan

Answer 1

Hint:After the Ganges River, which originates from Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra, the Godavari is the second longest river in India. It flows east for 1,465 kilometres (910 mi), draining the states of Maharashtra (48.6%), Telangana (18.8%), Andhra Pradesh (4.5%), Chhattisgarh (10.9%) and Odisha (5.7%).

Complete answer:
For several centuries, the Godavari river has been revered in Hindu scriptures and continues to harbour and nourish a rich cultural heritage.
The river finally empties into an extensive network of tributaries into the Bay of Bengal. Measuring up to 312,812 km2 (120,777 sq mi), it forms one of the largest river basins in the subcontinent of India.

A. Maharashtra :-There are six major river basins in the state: Godavari, Tapi, Krishna, Narmada, Mahanadi and flowing rivers in the west. The River Godavari, the holy river of central and southeastern India. One of the longest rivers in India, Maharashtra, has a total length of about 910 miles (1,465 km) and a drainage basin of about 121,000 square miles.

B. Odisha :-11 major rivers and their tributaries drain Odisha, which are clearly divided by elevated ridges. Mahanadi is the state's largest river and 42 percent of the state is protected by its catchment area. There are several other significant rivers, including the Subarnarekha, the Brahmani, the Baitarani, the Vansadhara, and the Godavari that flow through the state.

C. Andhra Pradesh :-Andhra Pradesh, with 40 major, medium and minor rivers, is a riverine state. Significant interstate rivers include Godavari, Krishna, Vamsadhara, Nagavali, and Pennar.
At Burgampahad Mandal of the State of Andhra Pradesh, the Godavari River enters and flows for a stretch of around 250 kms eastward before entering the Bay of Bengal.

D. Rajasthan :-With a population of 5.5%, but only 1% of the country's water supplies, Rajasthan is the largest state in the nation. There are 13 watersheds and 59 sub-watersheds in the state.
There are 7 major reservoirs in the state and 41 rivers. In addition, with only two river basins (Chambal and Mahi) being perennial, rivers in the state are mainly seasonal. Chambal is the state's only perennial river which after originating from the northern slopes of the Vindhya Range, enters Rajasthan at Chauragarh.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:1. The mountain range of Brahmagiri is in the Western Ghats of the state of Maharashtra in India. It is situated in the District of Nasik. Next to this mountain range is the famous Shiva Temple of Trimbakeshwar (one of the twelve Jyotirlingas). The Holy River Godavari starts near Trimbak.
2. Godavari river is also referred to as Ganga and Gautami Dakshin. Its main tributaries are the rivers Manjra and Indravati. The Godavari is a holy river, and on its banks there are many pilgrimage sites.