Two important rivers - one with its source in Jharkhand (and known by a different name in Odisha), and another, with its source in Odisha - merge at a place only a short distance from the coast of Bay of Bengal before flowing into the sea. This is an important site of wildlife and biodiversity and a protected area. Which one of the following could be this?

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CollectorBabu · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: Bhitarkanika. Brahmani is a seasonal river in Odisha which is formed by confluence of Sankh and South Koel rivers where Sankh originates near Jharkhand-Chhatisgarh border and South Koel also from Jharkhand, near Lohardaga, which both rivers sourced from Chota Nagpur Plateau. Bhitarkanika National Park and Mangrove Forest lies at confluence of rivers Brahmani and Baitarni.

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