{"id":66137,"date":"2024-04-20T09:50:41","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=66137"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:50:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:50:41","slug":"the-tungabhadra-river-is-formed-by-the-confluence-of-which-two-rivers-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-tungabhadra-river-is-formed-by-the-confluence-of-which-two-rivers-2\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of which two rivers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Tunga and Bhadra&#8221; option2=&#8221;Krishna and Bhima&#8221; option3=&#8221;Kaveri and Hemavati&#8221; option4=&#8221;Netravati and Kumaradhara&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A) Tunga and Bhadra.<\/p>\n<p>The Tungabhadra River is a major river in the Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers near Hosapete in Karnataka. The river flows south and west for about 530 kilometers (330 mi) before joining the Krishna River near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh. The Tungabhadra River is a major source of irrigation for the region and is also used for hydroelectric power generation.<\/p>\n<p>The Tunga River originates in the Western Ghats near the town of Sagara in Karnataka. The river flows east for about 200 kilometers (120 mi) before joining the Bhadra River. The Bhadra River originates in the Western Ghats near the town of Shimoga in Karnataka. The river flows south for about 250 kilometers (160 mi) before joining the Tunga River.<\/p>\n<p>The confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers is a popular tourist destination. The area is home to several temples and historical monuments, including the Virupaksha Temple and the Hampi ruins.<\/p>\n<p>The Tungabhadra River is a major source of irrigation for the region. The river is used to irrigate over 2 million hectares (5 million acres) of land. The river is also used for hydroelectric power generation. There are several hydroelectric power plants on the Tungabhadra River, including the Tungabhadra Dam and the Almatti Dam.<\/p>\n<p>The Tungabhadra River is a popular destination for fishing. 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