Which of the following rivers fall into the Arabian Sea ?1.Periyar2.Pennar3.PalarSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

1. A

   Only 1

   Only 1. Periyar drains to the Arabian Sea (Kerala). Pennar and Palar go to the Bay of Bengal.

2. B

   Only 3

   Only 3. Palar is a Coromandel / Bay river.

3. C

   2 and 3

   2 and 3. Both are east-flowing.

4. D

   1 and 2

   1 and 2. Pennar is east-flowing (Andhra).

Summary. Official key is (a) only 1. Among the three, only Periyar meets the Arabian Sea. Also note: Periyar — West-flowing; Idukki / Kochi side; Pennar — Nallamala; Bay at Nellore; Palar — Karnataka–TN; Bay; West-flowing Kerala — Also Bharathapuzha, Pamba.