Originating in the Western Ghats near Mahabaleshwar, this river flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Its major tributaries include the Ghatprabha, Malprabha, and Tungabhadra.
Which one of the following rivers best matches the description given above?

The correct answer is option 2.

In News

• The Telangana Chief Minister recently urged the Union Jal Shakti Minister to ensure a fair allocation of Krishna River water to Telangana, arguing that Andhra Pradesh is drawing more than its allotted share. The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) has been at the center of this ongoing water dispute.

Key Points

Krishna River:

• Origin: Western Ghats, near Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra.
• Course: Flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
• Mouth: Bay of Bengal at Hamasaladeevi, Andhra Pradesh.
• Total Length: around 1400 km.
• Basin Area: 258,948 sq. km (8% of India's total area).
• Boundaries:
  • North: Balaghat range
  • South & East: Eastern Ghats
  • West: Western Ghats
• Major Tributaries:
  • Right-bank: Ghatprabha, Malprabha, Tungabhadra
  • Left-bank: Bhima, Musi, Munneru
    • Hence, option 2 is correct.