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The Narmada River originates from ?

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

Answer options

  1. Mahabaleshwar
  2. Trimbakeshwar
  3. Amarkantak Plateau
  4. Multai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Amarkantak Plateau

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Amarkantak Plateau šŸ“š Explanation: The Narmada River rises from the Amarkantak Hill in the Maikala range of Madhya Pradesh at an elevation of about 1057 meters. It flows westward for about 1,312 km through a rift valley formed by faulting between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. It eventually empties into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat, forming a picturesque estuary.