QUESTION

Hard

Indian Geography

Prelims 2011

Two important rivers — one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha — merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of the Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?

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Explanation

The First River: The South Koel originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau of Jharkhand. It flows into Odisha and joins the Sankh river at Vedvyas (near Rourkela) to form the Brahmani river.

The Second River: The Baitarani river originates in the Keonjhar district of Odisha.

The Confluence: The Brahmani and Baitarani rivers merge near the coast before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.

The Protected Area: This estuarine region forms a massive delta that is home to Bhitarkanika National Park. It is a Ramsar site and a crucial habitat for saltwater crocodiles and Olive Ridley turtles.

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