Which place in Maharashtra is the source of the diversion of more water from the Krishna Godavari river, leading to objections from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka?
A) Konkan
B) Kolhapur
C) Koyna
D) Solapur
Answer:
Answer by Student
So, the correct answer is (C): Koyna
Detailed Explanation by Teachoo
Let’s check all the options
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Option (A) Konkan
- Konkan is a coastal region of Maharashtra that covers a large area along the Arabian Sea. It is not a specific place where water is diverted from the Krishna-Godavari River. So, this is
incorrect
.
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Option (B) Kolhapur
- Kolhapur is a city and a district in Maharashtra that lies on the banks of the Panchganga River, which is a tributary of the Krishna River. It is not a place where water is diverted from the Krishna-Godavari River. So, this is
incorrect.
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Option (C) Koyna
- Koyna is a place in Maharashtra where the Koyna River originates from the Western Ghats. The Koyna River is a tributary of the Krishna River and joins it near Karad. The Maharashtra government has built a large dam and a hydroelectric project on the Koyna River, which diverts more water from the Krishna-Godavari basin for irrigation and power generation. This has led to objections from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, who claim that their share of water is reduced due to this diversion. So, this is
correct
.
- Option (D) Solapur - Solapur is a city and a district in Maharashtra that lies on the border with Karnataka. It is located on the banks of the Bhima River, which is another tributary of the Krishna river. It is not a place where water is diverted from the Krishna-Godavari River. So, this is incorrect.
Thus, the correct answer is (C): Koyna
