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Kumari river is a tributary of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahanadi
  2. Damodar
  3. Kansabati
  4. Ajoy

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kansabati

Explanation: The Kumari River is a tributary of the Kansabati River, which flows through West Bengal. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The Kansabati River (also called Cossye) originates from the Ajodhya Hills of Purulia district. ▪️ The Kumari River joins it downstream before entering Medinipur district. ▪️ The Kansabati Dam, built near Khatra, provides irrigation water to large areas of South Bengal. ▪️ The river ultimately merges with the Haldi River, which joins the Bay of Bengal. ▪️ It plays an important role in agriculture and rural livelihoods. ▪️ The river basin experiences seasonal flooding and fertile alluvium deposits. ▪️ The project forms part of the Kansabati Reservoir Project (1950s). ▪️ It is vital for West Bengal’s irrigation and fisheries development.