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Which of the following major rivers of Peninsular India originates from the Amarkantak Plateau and flows westwards through a rift valley to drain into the Arabian Sea?

  1. Narmada RiverAnswer
  2. B
    Godavari River
  3. C
    Mahanadi River
  4. D
    Krishna River

Answer

Narmada River
The Narmada River rises on the summit of Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the primary west-flowing rivers of India that flows through a rift valley bounded by the Vindhyan range to the north and the Satpura range to the south, ultimately discharging into the Arabian Sea.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the geographical origin specified in the stem
The river originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh
Both the Narmada and Son rivers originate from the Amarkantak region.
2
Determine the direction of flow and structural basin feature
The river flows westward through a structural rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges
Narmada and Tapti are major Peninsular rivers that flow westwards in rift valleys rather than forming deltaic east-flowing systems.
3
Identify the terminal water body
Drains into the Arabian Sea via the Gulf of Khambhat
This confirms Narmada River as the correct Peninsular river matching all criteria.

Key Concept

West-flowing rivers of Peninsular India and their rift valley features
Estimated Time:45s
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