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Which of the following rivers flow westward in India?
Question

Which of the following rivers flow westward in India?

A.

Mahanadi

B.

Krishna

C.

Narmada

D.

Godavari

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Narmada
Explanation:
Most major rivers in India flow eastward, draining into the Bay of Bengal, but a few flow westward, into the Arabian Sea.
· The Narmada River is one of the most important west-flowing rivers in India.
· It flows westward through the rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, and drains into the Arabian Sea.
Information Booster:
· Other major west-flowing rivers include the Tapi and Mahi.
· Narmada is also known for the Narmada Valley Project and Sardar Sarovar Dam.
Additional Knowledge: Mahanadi (Option a) . Flows eastward and drains into the Bay of Bengal. . Originates in Chhattisgarh.
Krishna (Option b) . An eastward-flowing river. . Originates in Maharashtra and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Godavari (Option d) . Also flows eastward. . Known as the Dakshin Ganga, it is the second longest river in India.

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