Question

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.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 and 3
• D. None

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> While most of the Peninsular rivers flow eastward because of the tilt of the peninsula region, Narmada river flows west due to the fact that it flows through a linear rift valley.