Question

Which of the following rivers originates from the Peninsular Plateau?

1. Chambal

2. Tons

3. Rihand

• A. 1 & 2 only
• B. 1 & 3 only
• C. 2 & 3 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 & 3 only

• Correct Answer: Option B) 1 & 3 only

• The question asks about rivers that originate from the Peninsular Plateau of India. Let's analyze each river mentioned:

• Chambal: This river originates from the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh, which is part of the Peninsular Plateau of India. The Chambal rises near Mhow in the Malwa region and flows northwards through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Yamuna.

• Tons: The Tons River is a major tributary of the Yamuna that originates from the Bandarpunch peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It does NOT originate from the Peninsular Plateau but from the Himalayan mountain range.

• Rihand: The Rihand River (also known as Rend) originates in the Surguja district of Chhattisgarh, which is part of the Peninsular Plateau. It flows through Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Son River, which is a tributary of the Ganges.