Previous Year Question
Which of these west flowing rivers flow between two mountain ranges?
A.
Sharavati
B.
Narmada
C.
Mahi
D.
Sabarmati
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
The Narmada River flows westward between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges. According to the Central Water Commission, the Narmada flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges and ultimately drains into the Gulf of Khambhat/Cambay in the Arabian Sea.
The Narmada originates from the Maikal Hills at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the major west-flowing rivers of India and has a total length of about 1,312 km. Its basin lies mainly in Madhya Pradesh and also extends into parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.