Question

Which one the following is not a west flowing river in Kerala?

• A. Neyyar
• B. Karamana
• C. Vamanapuram
• D. Pambar

Hint:

To ace Kerala Geography, just memorize the three "East-Flowing" exceptions: Kabini, Bhavani, and Pambar. Every other river in the state flows West!

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Kerala has a total of 44 rivers. Due to the presence of the Western Ghats on the east and the Arabian Sea on the west, the vast majority of these rivers flow westward. However, there are exactly three exceptions that flow eastward.

Step 1: Understanding Kerala's River Classification.
The drainage pattern of Kerala is determined by its topography.
• West-flowing rivers: 41 rivers drain into the Arabian Sea or the backwaters.
• East-flowing rivers: 3 rivers cross into neighboring states (Tamil Nadu/Karnataka) to join larger river systems like the Kaveri.

Step 2: Identifying the East-flowing Rivers.
The three east-flowing rivers in Kerala are: 1. Kabini
2. Bhavani
3. Pambar The Pambar River originates in the Anaimudi hills of Idukki district and flows eastward through the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary into Tamil Nadu.

Step 3: Analyzing the other options.
Neyyar, Karamana, and Vamanapuram are all rivers located in the southern part of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram district) and they all flow westward into the Arabian Sea. Therefore, Pambar is the only river in this list that is not west-flowing. Final Answer: Option D