Consider the following statements:

Consider the following statements:

1. It originates in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats.

2. Hemavathi, Lakshmana Tirtha, Kabini, Amaravati are some of the major tributaries.

3. Mettur Dam has been constructed on this river.

The above statements best describes which of the following rivers?

A. Cauvery

B. Krishna

C. Godavari

D. Sharavati

Answer: Cauvery

Explanation:

The Cauvery river is originates in the Brahmagiri hills of the Western Ghats in the state of South-western Karnataka. It is also known as Ponni in Tamil language.

The catchment area of the Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 square kilometres (31,334 sq mi) with many tributaries including Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Lakshmana Tirtha, Noyyal and Arkavati.

Mettur Dam, which forms Stanley Reservoir, is constructed across the Cauvery River in Tamil Nadu. It was constructed in 1934 and took 9 years to complete. Maximum height and width of the Dam are 214 and 171 feet respectively. Maximum storage height is 120 feet.

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