Which one of the following rivers is west- flowing?

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Q: 54 (CAPF/2018)

Which one of the following rivers is west- flowing?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,137,72,26,137,35,11

keywords: 

{'rivers': [3, 2, 8, 8], 'godavari': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tungabhadra': [4, 1, 1, 6], 'periyar': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'cauvery': [4, 1, 2, 7]}

The correct answer is option-2 Periyar.

To further understand why Periyar is a west-flowing river, let`s analyze each option:

Option-1: Godavari - Godavari is an east-flowing river. It originates in the Western Ghats and flows towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.

Option-2: Periyar - Periyar is the correct answer. It is a west-flowing river in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It starts in the Western Ghats and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.

Option-3: Tungabhadra - Tungabhadra is also an east-flowing river. It originates in the state of Karnataka and joins the Krishna River, which eventually flows into the Bay of Bengal.

Option-4: Cauvery - Cauvery is an east-flowing river too. It originates in the state of Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

In conclusion, only Periyar among the given options is a west-flowing river, making it the correct answer to the question.