The correct answer is: A) Tamil Nadu.
The Kabini River is a river in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a tributary of the Kaveri River. The river originates in the Western Ghats near the town of Gundlupet in Chamarajanagar district. It flows through the districts of Mysore, Mandya, and Hassan before joining the Kaveri River near Talakaveri. The Kabini River is a major source of irrigation for the Cauvery basin. It is also a popular tourist destination, known for its waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries.
Option B, Andhra Pradesh, is incorrect because the Kabini River does not originate in Andhra Pradesh. The river originates in the Western Ghats near the town of Gundlupet in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.
Option C, Maharashtra, is incorrect because the Kabini River does not originate in Maharashtra. The river originates in the Western Ghats near the town of Gundlupet in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.
Option D, Kerala, is incorrect because the Kabini River does not originate in Kerala. The river originates in the Western Ghats near the town of Gundlupet in Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka.