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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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