Question

    Where does the Krishna River originate?

    A Mahabaleshwar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nilgiri mountains Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Trimbakeshwar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mahadeo hills Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Krishna River originates from the Western Ghats near the Jor village in the Satara district of Maharashtra, specifically north of Mahabaleshwar, at an elevation of 1,337 meters. The river stretches over 1,400 km until it reaches the Bay of Bengal. It is supplemented by tributaries like Ghatprabha, Malprabha, and Tungabhadra on the right and Bhima, Musi, and Munneru on the left.

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