The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why? 1. It occupies a linear rift valley. 2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras. 3. The land slopes to the west from Central India. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Indian Geography

Prelims 2013

The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?

It occupies a linear rift valley.
It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
The land slopes to the west from Central India.

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Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: The Narmada River flows through a linear rift valley formed due to faulting, which directs its course westward toward the Arabian Sea.

Statement 2 is correct: It flows between the Vindhya range (north) and the Satpura range (south), which confines it within the rift valley and contributes to its westward flow.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The general land slope of Central India is toward the east, not the west. Hence, this is not the reason for Narmada’s westward flow.

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