Which one of the following rivers flows into the Arabian Sea ?

The Narmada is a major west-flowing peninsular river that originates in the Amarkantak plateau and flows through a rift valley between the Vindhyan and Satpura ranges. Unlike most major peninsular rivers that drain into the Bay of Bengal, the Narmada flows westwards for approximately 1,312 km and discharges its waters into the Arabian Sea south of Bharuch, forming a significant estuary [1]. In contrast, the Godavari and Kaveri (Cauvery) are major east-flowing rivers that drain into the Bay of Bengal [1]. The Indravati is a significant tributary of the Godavari river, originating in the Dandakaranya range and eventually joining the Godavari, which then flows eastwards to the Bay of Bengal. Therefore, among the given options, only the Narmada flows into the Arabian Sea [2].

Sources

1. [1] CONTEMPORARY INDIA-I ,Geography, Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 3: Drainage > The Peninsular Rivers > p. 21
2. [2] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Drainage System > River Systems of the Peninsular Drainage > p. 24