Central Indian rivers act as a bridge between northern and southern drainage networks. This section covers west-flowing rift valley rivers (Narmada, Tapi) and peninsular streams flowing northward (Chambal, Betwa).
Which of the following rivers passes through a rift valley?
Correct Answer:
(C) Tapi
The Tapi river passes through the rift valley. The river originates at Multai in Betul district in the Satpura Mountain Ranges in Madhya Pradesh. The river flows through the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and falls into the Arabian Sea.
Ques: 2
Which of the following districts is part of Narmada basin?
Correct Answer:
(A) Rajanandgaon
Among the above districts of Chhattisgarh, 6% part of Rajnandgaon district falls in the basin of the Narmada River. Raipur, Korba, and Bastar are not part of this basin. Most of this basin lies in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
Ques: 3
Which one of the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?
Correct Answer:
(C) Narmada
Originating at the Amarkantak Hill, the Narmada River flows westwards over a length of 1,312 km before falling through the Gulf of Cambay into the Arabian Sea. It passes through rift valley between Vindhyan and Satpura ranges. Damodar river: Damodar River begins near Chandwa village in Latehar district on the Chota Nagpur Plateau in Jharkhand. Mahanadi river: This river originates near Sihawa in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. Hirakund dam, one of the longest dams of the world, is located on this river near Sambalpur, Odisha. Tapti River - It originates in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh. Surat is situated on the bank of this river.
Ques: 4
Amritdhara waterfall is on which river?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Hasdeo river
Amritdhara falls is a natural waterfall located in Koriya district in Chhattisgarh. Its origin is from the Hasdeo river which is a tributary of the Mahanadi River with a height of 27.4 metres.