What is the name of a river in central India with a total length of about 724 km, which originates from Betul, Madhya Pradesh, and joins the Arabian Sea?

Correct option is B

Sol: The correct answer is (b) Tapi River

Key Points:

• The Tapi River (also known as the Tapti River) originates from the Satpura ranges in Betul, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward through Maharashtra and Gujarat before emptying into the Arabian Sea.
• Its total length is approximately 724 km.
  
• ​Tributaries: Key tributaries include the Purna, Girna, Panzara, Waghur, Bori, and Aner rivers.​
  
• Ukai Dam is built on Tapi River, which is one of the major infrastructure projects built on the river
  

Information booster:

• Kaveri River: Originates from Talakaveri, Karnataka, and flows to the Bay of Bengal.
• ​Krishna River: Originates from Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra, and flows to the Bay of Bengal.
• ​Godavari River: Originates from Trimbak, Maharashtra, and flows to the Bay of Bengal.​