Mahanadi

Why in news?

• NGT has ordered setting up expert panel to lay down norms regarding constructions on flood plains of the river Mahanadi.
• The panel will have experts from the Central Water Commission, National Institute of Hydrology and state and central pollution control board.

About the river:

• The Mahanadi is a major river which flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
• It drains an area of around 141,600 square kilometres and has a total course of 858 kilometres.
• Major Tributaries:
  • Left: Seonath, Mand, Ib, Hasdeo
  • Right: Ong, parry, Jonk, Telen
• Puri, the famous pilgrimage site is located at one of its mouths.
• Brahmani, Baitarani and Mahanadi form a combined delta before draining into the Arabian sea.
• This Delta is home to a wide range of bidodiversity including the famous Bhitarkanika national park.
• Mahanadi is dammed by the Hirakud Dam, completed in 1953.

Prelims Question

Which of the following are tributaries of Mahanadi?
1.Seonath
2.Mand
3.Indravati
4.Hasdeo
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a)1,2 and 3 only
(b)1,2 and 4 only
(c)2 and 4 only
(d)1,2,3 and 4

Answer to prelims question