Which of the following rivers is NOT a major river of the Great Plateau (Peninsular Plateau) of India?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) Yamuna

Explanation:

• The Yamuna River is not a major river of the Great Plateau (Peninsular Plateau).

• It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas and is part of the northern river system, making it a Himalayan river.

• In contrast, Krishna, Godavari, and Narmada are major rivers of the Peninsular Plateau, which is characterized by hard rock terrain and seasonal river flow.

Information Booster:

• Yamuna River originates from Yamunotri (Uttarakhand) and is the largest tributary of the Ganga.

• Godavari River, known as Dakshin Ganga, is the longest river of Peninsular India, originating from Nashik (Maharashtra).

• Krishna River originates from Mahabaleshwar (Maharashtra) and flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

• Narmada River flows westward and originates from Amarkantak Plateau (Madhya Pradesh); it forms the traditional boundary between North and South India.

• Most rivers of the Peninsular Plateau are seasonal and depend on monsoon rains.

Additional Information (Why other options are incorrect):

• (B) Krishna: Major east-flowing Peninsular river; important for irrigation in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.

• (C) Godavari: Flows across central India and has a vast drainage basin in the plateau region.

• (D) Narmada: A significant west-flowing river of the Peninsular Plateau; flows into the Arabian Sea.