Previous Year Question
Which one of the following is the actual source of the Son river?
Amarkantak in Shahdol district
Son Muda in Shahdol district
Son Bachharwar in Bilaspur district
Mandla plateau
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
The Son River originates from the Maikal Hills in the Amarkantak region. Amarkantak is an important watershed region of central India and is associated with the origins of rivers such as the Narmada, Son and Johila.
An important geographical clarification is required in this question. According to the current description of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the specific origin point of the Son River is Sonmuda, located at Amarkantak. Thus, Amarkantak is the broader source region, while Sonmuda is the local origin point.
The “Shahdol district” mentioned in the question does not represent the present administrative position. Anuppur district was created out of Shahdol on 15 August 2003, and Amarkantak and Sonmuda are presently located in Anuppur district.
For current geography remember—Son River → Amarkantak region → Sonmuda origin point → Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh.