The River Cauvery rises on the western edge of:
A
Aravali
B
The Western Ghats
C
Satpuda Hills
D
The Eastern Ghats
Correct Answer: The Western Ghats
Cauvery river rises at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats in Karnataka at an elevation of about 1341 m and flows for about 800 km before its outfall into the Bay of Bengal. The Cauvery river system consists of 21 principal tributaries each with catchment area exceeding 250 Sq.Kms.