Which of the following statement is correct about "Shipra river"? 1) This river is a perennial river. 2) The river flows across the Malwa Plateau to join the Tapti river at MP Rajasthan boundary.

Which of the following statement is correct about "Shipra river"? 1) This river is a perennial river. 2) The river flows across the Malwa Plateau to join the Tapti river at MP Rajasthan boundary. Correct Answer Only 1

The correct answer is Only 1.

     Shipra River - 

• This river is also known as the Kshipra river.
• The word "Shipra" portrays a symbol of purity or clarity.
• The source of this river is Kakri Bardi Hills.
• It is a perennial river.

          Note - A  perennial river is a river that has a constant stream throughout the year.

• The river flows in the northern part across the Malwa Plateau to join the Chambal River at the MP Rajasthan boundary in Mandsaur district.
• One of the most important holy city Ujjain is situated on the east bank of this river.
• The famous "Kumbh Mela" also takes place on the riverside ghats of this river.
• It is celebrated in a cycle of approximately 12 years at four river bank pilgrimage sites namely -

          1) Allahabad ( Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati river confluence)

          2) Haridwar (Ganges) 

          3) Nashik (Godavari) 

          4) Ujjain ( Shipra)