Detailed Explanation:

Answer: Option 1 — 1 and 2 only

This question tests the knowledge of famous places in India and the rivers associated with them. Out of the three pairs given, only pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched.

✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Pandharpur is a renowned pilgrimage town located on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River (also known as Bhima River) in Solapur district, Maharashtra.

✅ Pair 2 – Correct: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) is situated along the banks of the Cauvery River in Tamil Nadu, which is one of the major rivers of South India.

❌ Pair 3 – Incorrect: Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka, is located on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, not the Malaprabha River.

📝 Short Notes: Important Rivers and Associated Cities in India

• Chandrabhaga River: Also known as Bhima River; Pandharpur (Maharashtra) is located on its banks; it is a tributary of Krishna River.
• Cauvery River: Major river of South India; flows through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu; important cities include Tiruchirappalli, Srirangapatna, and Thanjavur.
• Tungabhadra River: Formed by confluence of Tunga and Bhadra rivers; flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; Hampi is located on its banks.
• Malaprabha River: A tributary of Krishna River; flows through Karnataka; does not pass through Hampi.
• Krishna River: One of the longest rivers in India; flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh; receives tributaries like Bhima (Chandrabhaga) and Tungabhadra.