Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: A
• The Narmada flows westward because it occupies a linear rift valley with an east-to-west structural gradient.
• The general peninsular slope is west-to-east; Statement 3 is incorrect. Flowing between Vindhyas and Satpuras is a consequence, not the cause.
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