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Which of the following states is/are not a part of the Narmada basin?
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Gujarat
3. Maharashtra
4. Rajasthan
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Explanation
The Narmada basin covers a total area of approximately 98,796 km2. According to the Central Water Commission (CWC) and official hydrological records, the basin extends over the states of Madhya Pradesh (approx. 86.18%), Gujarat (11.6%), Maharashtra (1.5%), and a very small portion of Chhattisgarh (approx. 0.72%) near the Maikala range where the river originates.
Rajasthan is a beneficiary state of the Narmada water (through the Sardar Sarovar Project and the Narmada Main Canal) as per the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal (NWDT) award. However, Rajasthan is a non-riparian state, meaning no part of the Narmada river or its natural drainage basin falls within the geographical boundaries of Rajasthan. Therefore, Rajasthan is not a part of the Narmada basin, while Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra are.
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