Q. The river cauvery originates from the which of the following states ?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Karnataka
Explanation:
The Cauvery (Kaveri) River originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Hills of the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka.
It then flows through:
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Options:
- (A) Tamil Nadu ❌
- (B) Karnataka ✅ Correct
- (C) Madhya Pradesh ❌
- (D) Andhra Pradesh ❌
Correct Answer: (B) Karnataka ✅
SSC/AFCAT GK Tip:
- Origin: Talakaveri, Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
- Mouth: Bay of Bengal
- Major tributaries: Kabini, Hemavati, Bhavani, Amaravati, Arkavati
Explanation by: Jyoti
The Cauvery (Kaveri) River originates at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri Hills of the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka.
It then flows through:
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Options:
- (A) Tamil Nadu ❌
- (B) Karnataka ✅ Correct
- (C) Madhya Pradesh ❌
- (D) Andhra Pradesh ❌
Correct Answer: (B) Karnataka ✅
SSC/AFCAT GK Tip:
- Origin: Talakaveri, Kodagu (Coorg), Karnataka
- Mouth: Bay of Bengal
- Major tributaries: Kabini, Hemavati, Bhavani, Amaravati, Arkavati