Indian Rivers and Waterways

The Ganga (Ganges) is India's longest river, flowing approximately 2,525 km through India and Bangladesh. It originates at Gaumukh in the Gangotri glacier of Uttarakhand. The Godavari is India's second-longest (1,465 km), followed by others like Mahanadi and Kaveri. However, the Indus is longer overall (3,180 km) but flows mainly through Pakistan.

Brahmaputra means 'son of Brahma' (Brahma-putra). Ganga is named after goddess Ganga, Sutlej means 'difficult to cross', and Krishna is named after Lord Krishna.

Punjab means 'land of five waters' (Punj=five, aab=water). The region is drained by Beas, Sutlej, Ravi, Chenab, and Jhelum rivers. MP, Meghalaya, and Goa don't have this etymology.

Fuwara is the Hindi word for waterfall. The question tests basic Hindi vocabulary.

Punjab means Land of Five Rivers in Persian, referring to the five rivers that flow through the region: Beas, Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej. The name comes from panj meaning five and ab meaning water. This is a literal geographical description.

The Volga River, the longest river in Europe, flows through central Russia and empties into the Caspian Sea. It does not flow into any of the other seas listed - the Dead Sea, Red Sea, or Mediterranean Sea are all geographically separated from the Volga's watershed. The Caspian Sea is actually the largest inland body of water on Earth.

The Tehri Hydro Power Complex is built on the Bhagirathi River, a main tributary of the Ganga. It is located in Uttarakhand and is one of India's largest hydroelectric projects.

The Rann of Kutch is an inland drainage area in Gujarat where rivers and streams terminate without reaching the sea. Chilka (lagoon with sea connection), Sambhar (saltwater lake), and Mansarovar (glacial lake) are not inland drainage systems.

The Godavari River is called 'Dakshin Ganga' or 'Ganga of the South' because it is the longest river in peninsular India and holds immense religious significance, similar to the River Ganga in North India. It flows through Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.

To answer this question, we need knowledge of the geography of India, specifically the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. Let's go through each option and determine if it flows through both states:

A. Godavari: This river does not flow through Gujarat. It primarily flows through the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

B. Mahi: This river does flow through Gujarat, but it does not flow through Maharashtra. Therefore, option B is incorrect.

C. Tapti: This river flows through both Gujarat and Maharashtra. It originates in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh and flows westward, passing through Surat in Gujarat and Palghar in Maharashtra. Therefore, option C is correct.

D. Sabarmati: This river flows through Gujarat, specifically through the city of Ahmedabad. It does not flow through Maharashtra. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

The correct answer is:

C. Tapti

The Indravati River originates in Odisha and flows through Chhattisgarh before joining the Godavari River near the border of Maharashtra and Telangana. It is a major tributary of the Godavari, not the Krishna, Cauvery, or Ganga rivers.

Agra is located on the banks of the Yamuna River (called Jamuna in this question, a regional variant spelling). The Taj Mahal and Agra Fort are both situated along this river, which is a major tributary of the Ganges.

Kanpur is situated on the banks of the Ganges River (also called Ganga). It is one of the major cities on the Ganges plain in Uttar Pradesh, an important industrial center.

Karachi is located on the banks of the Indus River near the Arabian Sea. The Indus is Pakistan's principal river, and Karachi, being the largest city and former capital, sits in its delta region.