Question

1. Which are the East flowing Rivers in India?

1. Mahanadi

2. Narmada

3. Ganga

4. Tapti

• A. A) 1, 2, 3 and 4
• B. Only (1 and 3)
• C. Only (4, 3 and 1)
• D. Only (1, 2 and 3)

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Only (1 and 3)

• Mahanadi: The Mahanadi originates in the Siowa Hills of Chhattisgarh and flows through Odisha into the Bay of Bengal. This river is about 858 km long and is also known as the 'Sorrow of Odisha' due to the construction of many dams.

• Ganga: Originating from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand, the Ganga is the most important river in India that flows through Bangladesh into the Bay of Bengal. This river is about 2,525 km long and gives rise to several tributaries such as the Yamuna and the Son.

• Narmada: Originating in the Amarkantak Plateau of Madhya Pradesh, the Narmada flows for about 1,312 km before flowing into the Arabian Sea. It flows between the Western Ghats and the Vindhya Range.

• Tapti: The Tapti originates in Multai in Madhya Pradesh and flows for about 724 km before emptying into the Arabian Sea. It flows parallel to the Narmada River.