Question

Which of the following rivers rises from the Satpura ranges?

• A. Tapi
• B. Ganga
• C. Brahmaputra
• D. Kaveri

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Tapi

The correct option is A.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Tapi river rises from the Satpura ranges, in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
2. It covers parts of Madhya Pradesh Gujarat and Maharashtra.
3. The total length of the Tapi river is about 724 km.
4. There are 14 major tributaries that flow in the Tapi river on either side of its banks.
5. On the right side, there are four tributaries called the Vaki, the Goma, the Arunavati, and the Aner. On the left side, 10 tributaries flow in the river.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option B

1. The Ganga river rises from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas mountains at Gomukh.
2. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda are the other two rivers that get joined to form the Ganga river. Its length is almost 2525 km.

Option C

1. The Brahmaputra rises from the Kailash ranges of the Himalayas.
2. Its length in India is 916 km. It empties into the Bay of Bengal.

Option D

1. Kaveri rises from brahmagiri hills at TalaKaveri in western ghats. Its length is around 800 km.
2. This river flows to Tamil Nadu and reaches the Bay of Bengal.

Final answer: Tapi rises from the Satpura range.