Question

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding the Tapti River.

1. It originates from the Vindhya Range.
2. It originates from the Satpura Range.

• A. 1, 2 correct
• B. All are correct
• C. None of these
• D. 2 only correct

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2 only correct

Tapi River

• The Tapti (also called Tapi) is one of the major rivers of peninsular India.

• It flows westward and is one of only three major rivers in peninsular India that flow from east to west (the others being the Narmada and Mahi rivers).

• The Tapti originates from Multai in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, in the Satpura Range.

• It's approximately 724 km (450 miles) long

• It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat

• It empties into the Arabian Sea (Gulf of Khambhat) near Surat in Gujarat

• Major tributaries include the Purna, Girna, Panzara, and Waghur rivers

• It's considered one of the most important rivers in central India

• The basin area of the Tapti River is about 65,145 square kilometers