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Geography & Environment · Drainage: Rivers, Lakes, Dams & River Projects · CSE 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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Answer A (official UPSC key)The Narmada flows west because it occupies a linear rift valley (key A: only statement 1 accepted)

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