Correct Answer:
Option A —
Maharashtra
Key Facts About the Godavari River
Origin: It rises at an elevation of about 1,067 meters in Trimbakeshwar, located in the Nashik district of Maharashtra.
Path: From Maharashtra, it flows eastwards through Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Basin: Its massive drainage basin also extends into parts of Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh.
Significance: It is a vital source of irrigation and hydroelectric power for South-Central India.
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