Which of the following pairs of Indian rivers is west flowing?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Narmada and Tapi.
The correct answer is Narmada and Tapi.
Both the Narmada and Tapi (Tapti) rivers are west-flowing rivers in India. These rivers originate from the central part of the country and flow towards the western coast, eventually emptying into the Arabian Sea.
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Narmada River: Originating from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh, it flows westward through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, creating a significant river basin and passing through picturesque gorges. It is one of the major west-flowing rivers in India.
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Tapi River: Also originating from the Satpura Range in Madhya Pradesh, the Tapi River flows in a similar direction, westward through Maharashtra and Gujarat, before reaching the Arabian Sea.
These rivers are unique because most of India’s major rivers flow eastward into the Bay of Bengal, making the Narmada and Tapi stand out as important west-flowing rivers.