Question 2. Tanjavur is situated on the river: (a) Kaveri (b) Krishna (c) Mahanadi (d) Godavari Answer
Answer: Thanjavur is located at10. 8°N 79.15°E The tributaries of river Cauvery, namely, the Grand Anaicut canal (Pudhaaru), Vadavaaru and Vennaaru rivers flow through the city. Thanjavur is situated in the Cauvery delta, at a distance of 314 km (195 mi) south-west of Chennai and 56 km (35 mi) east of Tiruchirappalli.