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Largest west flowing river of the peninsular India is -

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Tapti
  2. Kaveri
  3. Krishna
  4. Narmada

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Narmada

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Narmada šŸ“š Explanation: The Narmada River holds the distinction of being the largest west-flowing river of peninsular India. It originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. It travels a total distance of approximately 1312 km before emptying into the Arabian Sea through a wide estuary. The river is a vital resource for irrigation and power generation in central India.