Question

The Satpura range is situated between two west-flowing rivers, They are _____.
A.Narmada and Luni
B.Narmada and Tapi
C.Tapi and Mahi
D.Mahi and Luni

Answer 1

Hint: The Satpura Ranges is a range of hills that passes through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat.

Complete Step by Step Answer: The rivers of India are divided into east flowing rivers and the west-flowing rivers.

-The major rivers Mahanadi, Cauvery, Godavari, Krishna constitute the east-flowing river system.
-They flow into the Bay of Bengal and have many tributaries.
-The east-flowing rivers form Deltas and carry larger sediments than that of the west-flowing rivers.

- Narmada and Tapi constitute the west-flowing river system.
-They flow into the Arabian Sea and have a lesser number of tributaries.
-The west-flowing rivers form estuaries and carry lesser sediments than that of the east-flowing rivers.

Looking at the options given:

Option A: Both Narmada and Luni are west-flowing rivers but Luni flows through Rajasthan. This is an incorrect option.

Option B: Narmada and Tapi are the major west-flowing rivers and passes both passes by Satpura Ranges and drains into the Gulf of Khambhat. This is the correct option.

Option C: The Mahi river drains into the Arabian Sea after passing through Rajasthan and Gujarat. This is an incorrect option.

Option D: Both Mahi and Luni are west-flowing rivers but they do not pass by the Satpura Ranges. This is an incorrect option.

Option 'B' is correct.

Note: Rivers have been of utmost importance in a country like India where agriculture is the major source of livelihood and supports the majority of the population.