GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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Periyar
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Pamba
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Chaliyar
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Kabini
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala with a length of 244 km. It is also known as ‘Lifeline of Kerala’ as it is one of the few perennial rivers in the state. A perennial river is a channel that has continuous flow in parts of its stream bed all year round.
Detailed explanation-2: -Periyar plays an important role in the life of Kerala, as it is the region’s source of drinking water (daily pumping 290 million litres per day) and the river is also used for other domestic purposes. fisheries and is also used for industries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Periyar River, river in southern Kerala state, southwestern India. Periyar is also the name given to a lake in the river’s course. The river, 140 miles (225 km) long, rises in the Western Ghats range near the border with Tamil Nadu state and flows north a short distance to Periyar Lake.
Detailed explanation-4: -Periyar river originates in the Sivagiri hills of the Western Ghats. The river starts from the Idukki district’s southeastern boundary. The river’s source is located in the Periyar Tiger Reserve’s distant woods.