Q. Gandikota canyon of South India was created by which one of the following rivers ?

Answer: (c) Pennar

The almost forgotten gorge of Gandikota is situated on the Pennar River in Andhra Pradesh and is known as the Grand Canyon of India.
A gorge is any valley formed by a source of water flowing between tall slabs of steep rocks.
Gorges are formed as a result of erosion of rocks over a long period of time.
India has always been a popular tourist destination for its historic forts, stunning palaces and dense jungles.
Now, a lesser-known gorge in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh is drawing visitors.
The gorge is a stunning maze of jagged rocks layered in shades of red.
The Penna river meanders through the canyon floor as it cuts through the Erramala hills.
The area is now known as the Grand Canyon of India because of its resemblance to the famous US landmark.
It’s also home to two ancient temples and a 12th Century fort that sits atop the hills surrounding the gorge.
Pennar River
- Pennar rises on the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, passing north to east through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
- The Penna rises in the Chenna Kesava hill of the Nandidurg range, in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka, and flows towards the east eventually draining into the Bay of Bengal.
- The total length of the river from its origin to its outfall in the Bay of Bengal is 597 km.
- Located in peninsular India, the Pennar basin extends over the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka having an area of 55 thousand Sq.km.