Geography Rivers And Lakes in India

Q. Amravati, Bhavani, Hemavati and Kabini are tributaries of which one of the following rivers?

A
Cauvery
B
Mahanadi
C
Godavari
D
Krishna

Correct Answer

Cauvery

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