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Indian rivers: Identify the important river that does <em>not</em> originate in the Western Ghats. Among Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, and Mahanadi, select the river whose source area is outside the Western Ghats. Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Godavari
Krishna
Kaveri (Cauvery)
Mahanadi

Correct Answer: Mahanadi

Explanation:

Sources

Godavari: Trimbak plateau (Western Ghats), near Nashik.
Krishna: Near Mahabaleshwar (Western Ghats).
Kaveri: Brahmagiri Hills (Western Ghats).
Mahanadi: Sihawa ranges (Chhattisgarh) in the central highlands, not the Western Ghats.

Final Answer
Mahanadi.

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