The second largest river basin in India is that of

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Q: 30 (IES/2001)
The second largest river basin in India is that of

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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{'largest river basin': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'krishna': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'godavari': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mahanadi': [18, 2, 10, 16], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'narmada': [20, 1, 18, 13]}

The correct answer to the question is option 2, which is Godavari. A river basin refers to the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries. In this case, we are looking for the second largest river basin in India.

Option 1, Mahanadi, is incorrect because while it is a significant river in India, it does not have the second largest river basin.

Option 2, Godavari, is correct. The Godavari river basin is the second largest in India, covering states like Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. The Godavari river is known for its length and the amount of water it carries, making it an important river in the country.

Option 3, Narmada, is incorrect because it does not have the second largest river basin in India. The Narmada river basin is also significant, but it is not as large as the Godavari river basin.

Option 4, Krishna, is incorrect because it does not have the second largest river basin in India. The Krishna river basin is another important one, but it is not as large as the Godavari river basin.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2,