Which two major peninsular rivers flow westward into the Arabian Sea through rift valleys?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Narmada and Tapi
- Step 1: The primary peninsular drainage of India flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal along the structural tilt of the Deccan Plateau.
- Step 2: The Narmada and Tapi rivers are exceptions, flowing westward through tectonic fault troughs (rift valleys) situated between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges into the Arabian Sea.
Answer
Narmada and Tapi.
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