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The Amarkantak hill is the source of two rivers following in to different direction. These two rivers are:

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

Answer options

  1. Tapi and Narmada
  2. Narmada and Mahanadi
  3. Tapi and Sone
  4. Tapi and Betwa

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Narmada and Mahanadi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Narmada and Mahanadi šŸ“š Explanation: The Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh is the source of the Narmada and Mahanadi (along with the Sone) rivers. The Narmada flows westward to the Arabian Sea, while the Mahanadi flows eastward. This is a rare geographic point where major rivers originate and flow in opposite directions. It is a significant watershed and a sacred site for Hindus.