Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Geography

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Kaveri rises in the Brahmagiri Hills of Kodagu district.
  2. Its upper catchment receives southwest monsoon rainfall, while its lower catchment also receives northeast monsoon rainfall.
  3. It carries water throughout the year with less fluctuation than many other Peninsular rivers.
  4. The largest share of its basin lies in Karnataka.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 1, 2 and 3 only
  3. 2, 3 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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