Which of the following important rivers of India does not originate from the Western Ghats?

A. Cauvery

B. Godavari

C. Krishna

D. Mahanadi

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

The Western Ghats form one of the four watersheds of India, feeding the perennial rivers of India. The major river systems originating in the Western Ghats are Godavari, Kaveri, Krishna, Thamiraparani and Tungabhadra. Mahanadi does not originate from the Western Ghats.