Here is a summarized note of Chapter 2, Journey of a River, from Class 5 EVS NCERT, containing key facts about the Godavari River that are very important for many competitive exams.
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1. What is the source of the Godavari River?
Answer:
The Godavari River originates from the Western Ghats at Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra.
2. What is the length of the Godavari River?
Answer:
The Godavari River is about 1,465 km long. It is the second-longest river in India after the Ganga River. ( 2525km)
3. Which river is also known as Dakshin Ganga?
Answer:
The Godavari River is also known as the “Dakshin Ganga” or “Ganga of the South” because it is the most important river of southern India.
4. Name the states through which the Godavari flows.
Answer:
The Godavari River flows through the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. Its river basin also extends into parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
5. Name a dam and a wildlife sanctuary along the Godavari River.
Answer:
Important Dams:
- Jayakwadi Dam (Maharashtra)
- Sriram Sagar Dam (Telangana)
- Polavaram Dam (Andhra Pradesh)
Wildlife Sanctuaries:
- Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary (Telangana)
- Kawal Tiger Reserve (Telangana)
- Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (Andhra Pradesh)
6. Which smaller rivers join the Godavari during its journey?
Answer:
Many tributaries join the Godavari River during its journey.
Major Left-bank Tributaries:
- Pranhita
- Indravati
- Sabari
- Purna
- Penganga
- Wainganga
Major Right-bank Tributaries:
- Manjira
- Pravara
- Mula
- Manyar
These tributaries increase the water flow of the Godavari River.
7. Which festival is associated with the Godavari River?
Answer:
The Godavari Pushkaram festival is associated with the Godavari River. During this festival, many devotees take a holy dip in the river, especially at Nashik and other sacred places.
8. Is the Godavari a perennial or seasonal river?
Answer:
The Godavari is a perennial river because it flows throughout the year. It receives water from rainfall and its tributaries. Seasonal rivers flow mainly during the rainy season.
9. What is the mouth of the Godavari River?
Answer:
The Godavari River drains into the Bay of Bengal. Near its mouth, the river divides into many small streams and forms a fertile delta. The Coringa Mangrove Forest is located in this delta region.
10. List three ways in which people depend on the Godavari River.
Answer:
People depend on the Godavari River in many ways:
- Water for drinking and household use
- Water for irrigation and farming
- Fishing, transportation, and other economic activities
11. In which occupations are people engaged near the Godavari River?
Answer:
People living near the Godavari River are engaged in occupations such as:
- Agriculture
- Fishing
- Transportation
- Tourism
- Small-scale industries and trade
12. Which crops grow near the Godavari River?
Answer:
The fertile plains near the Godavari River support the growth of many crops such as:
- Paddy (Rice)
- Sugarcane
- Groundnut
- Mustard
- Cotton
- Pulses
The river provides water and fertile soil for agriculture.
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