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UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 82: Geography

Which one among the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?

aDamodar
bMahanadi
cNarmada
dTapi

AnswerThe answer is (c).

The Narmada rises at Amarkantak in the Maikal range of Madhya Pradesh and flows west to the Arabian Sea through a rift valley. The Son also rises near Amarkantak. The Damodar rises in the Chota Nagpur plateau, the Mahanadi in Chhattisgarh near Sihawa, and the Tapi at Multai in Betul district.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The Damodar rises in the Chota Nagpur plateau.
  • (b) The Mahanadi rises in Chhattisgarh, near Sihawa.
  • (c) Correct: the Narmada rises at Amarkantak.
  • (d) The Tapi rises at Multai in Betul district.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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