Which river originates at the Amarkantak Plateau and flows west through a rift valley bordered by the Satpura and Vindhya ranges?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Narmada
- Step 1: The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur district. Answer: Narmada. It is one of a few rivers in India that flow in a rift valley, bordered by the Satpura and Vindhya ranges, and overall the longest west-flowing river in the country. Why not the others: The Mahanadi rises near Nagri Sihawa and flows to the Bay of Bengal, and the Chambal rises in the Janapav Hills; the Godavari is not described as rising at Amarkantak.
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