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Which river is known as the 'Daughter of the Forest' and originates from the Amarkantak plateau?

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

Answer options

  1. Tapi
  2. Godavari
  3. Narmada
  4. Krishna

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Narmada

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Narmada šŸ“š Explanation: The Narmada river originates from the Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh and flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. It is one of the few west-flowing rivers in India that does not form a delta, instead creating an estuary. The river is culturally significant and is famous for the Dhuandhar Falls at Bhedaghat.