Which one of the following rivers rises near Maliabaleshwar?

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Q: 56 (IES/2016)

Which one of the following rivers rises near Maliabaleshwar?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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{'maliabaleshwar': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'godavari': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'krishna': [0, 0, 0, 3], 'rivers': [3, 2, 8, 8], 'tapi': [2, 0, 4, 4], 'kaveri': [7, 0, 5, 6]}

The correct answer is option 2: Krishna.

The river Krishna is the river that rises near Maliabaleshwar. Maliabaleshwar is a hill station located in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. The Krishna River is one of the longest rivers in India, flowing through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

Option 1: Godavari is incorrect. The Godavari River is the second longest river in India and it does not rise near Maliabaleshwar. Its source is in the state of Maharashtra, but it is in a different location.

Option 3: Kaveri is incorrect. The Kaveri River, also known as the Cauvery River, does not rise near Maliabaleshwar. Its source is in the Brahmagiri Hills of Karnataka, India.

Option 4: Tapi is incorrect. The Tapi River, also known as the Tapti River, does not rise near Maliabaleshwar either. Its source is in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, India.

In conclusion, the river Krishna rises near Maliabaleshwar.