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Where does the Narmada river rise?
Question

Where does the Narmada river rise?

A.

Westem Ghats

B.

Gawilgarh Hills

C.

Satpura Ranges

D.

Amarkantak Ranges

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Amarkantak Ranges.
 The Narmada river rises from the Amarkantak Ranges in Madhya Pradesh, India.
 The Narmada flows westward for approximately 1,312 kilometers before emptying into the Arabian Sea.
 Known as the "Life Line of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat" due to its significance in irrigation and drinking water supply.
 The Narmada is unique as it flows westward, unlike most Indian rivers that flow eastward.
 Major left-bank tributaries: Burhner, Banjar, Sher, Shakkar, Dudhi, Tawa, and Ganjal.
 Major right-bank tributaries: Hiran, Tendoni, Barna, Kolar, Man, and Choral.
 The Narmada basin spans parts of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.
 Important dams and hydroelectric projects on the Narmada include the Sardar Sarovar Dam and the Indira Sagar Dam.

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