Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The longest river of Kerala, Periyar rises near Annamalai hills.
2. Bharathapuzha is the second largest river of Kerala.
3. Pamba river which in the Vemobanad lake.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Only 3
Notes: Kerala has a narrow coastline. The longest river of Kerala, Bharathapuzha rises near Annamalai hills. It is also known as Ponnani. It drains an area of 5,397 sq. km. The Periyar is the second largest river of Kerala. Its catchment area is 5,243 sq. km. Pamba river falls in the Vemobanad lake after traversing a course of 177 km.

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