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 corr

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Q: 40 (IAS/2013)
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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Geography

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IAS

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If you consider only statement 1, which states that the Narmada River flows through a linear rift valley, as the correct explanation, then the answer would be option 1 only.

The Narmada River flows to the west because it occupies a linear rift valley. This rift valley was formed due to geological processes, resulting in the Narmada River following a westward course.

Therefore, if you consider statement 1 as the sole explanation for the westward flow of the Narmada River, then the correct answer would be option 1 only.