Which of the following is not a tributary of Godavari?

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The correct option is 2: Dudhganga.

The Godavari River is one of the longest rivers in India, often referred to as the "Dakshin Ganga" or "South Ganges." It has an extensive network of tributaries that drain a vast basin across central and southern India. The Dudhganga River, however, is not part of this system. Instead, the Dudhganga is a tributary of the Jhelum River, which flows through the Kashmir Valley and is a major river of the Indus Water System. Therefore, Dudhganga stands out as the river that does not feed into the Godavari.

The incorrect option is 1: Manjira.
The Manjira River is a significant right-bank tributary of the Godavari River. It originates in the Balaghat Range in Maharashtra and flows through parts of Telangana before merging with the Godavari.

The incorrect option is 3: Indravati.
The Indravati River is a major left-bank tributary of the Godavari River. It originates in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha and flows through Chhattisgarh, forming a significant part of the Godavari's basin in central India.

The incorrect option is 4: Wenganga.
The Wainganga River is a principal perennial river in India, specifically flowing through Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is a major tributary of the Godavari River, joining it to form the Pranahita River, which then merges with the Godavari.