Q65.
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.
Answer
A
Explanation
The Narmada and Tapi flow through rift valleys. Statement 3 is wrong as land slopes to the east in this region. Statement 2 is factually correct (it does flow between Vindhyas and Satpuras), however this is not the reason for its westward flow. Only the rift valley (statement 1) explains the westward flow.