JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) 2022 — Q67 Solved Answer with Explanation

JKSSB Sub Inspector of Police (JKPSI) — Geography — 2022

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Question

River Godavari originates from which of the following states in India?

  1. A. Maharashtra (Correct answer)
  2. B. Tamil Nadu
  3. C. Andhra Pradesh
  4. D. Telangana

Correct Answer

Option A — Maharashtra

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The Godavari River, one of India's longest rivers (about 1,465 km), originates from the Triambakeshwar hills near Nashik in Maharashtra, in the Sahyadri (Western Ghats) mountain range. It flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau through Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before draining into the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is called the "Dakshin Ganga" (Ganges of the South) due to its religious significance and large basin area.