The river Godavari does NOT pass through which of the following states A. Maharashtra B. Gujarat C. Chhattisgarh D. Andhra Pradesh?

Option 4 : B

Option 4 is the correct answer: the Godavari River does not pass through Gujarat.

Godavari River:

• It is a 1465 km long river originating from Brahmgiri hills (Trimbakeshwar) in the Western Ghats, Maharashtra.
• It is the largest peninsular river and second largest river of India.
• It is also known as ‘Dakshin Ganga’ and ‘Vridha Ganga’.
• It passes through the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
• Nasik, Nanded and Bhadrachalam are important rivers on the banks of River Godavari.
• Coringa Mangroves formation on the delta of River Godavari is the second largest in the country after Sunderbans.
• Tributaries:
  • Left Bank: Banganga, Indravati, Padmavati.
  • Right Bank: Nasardi, Pravara.