Question
The river known as Ganges of the South India is:
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
The correct answer is Kaveri. Kaveri River is known as the Ganges of the South. The Godavari is Known as Dakshin Ganga.
The Cauvery River, also known as the ‘Ganga of the South’, originates from Talakaveri in the Kodagu district of Karnataka and flows for 800 km through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before merging into the Bay of Bengal. The river basin is divided into three major regions: the Western Ghats, the Mysore Plateau, and the Cauvery Delta, with the delta being the most fertile region. The basin features diverse soil types, including black soils, red soils, laterites, alluvial soils, forest soils, and mixed soils. The river receives rainfall from both the Southwest and Northeast Monsoons, making it a perennial river. It plays a crucial role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation, supporting agriculture in its fertile plains.
Last updated on July, 2026
