GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum. This is where the Narmada River, the Son River and Johilla River (tributary of Son) originate.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Narmada, the largest west flowing river of the Peninsula, rises near Amarkantak range of mountains in Madhya Pradesh. It is the fifth largest river in the country and the largest one in Gujarat. It traverses Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat and meets the Gulf of Cambay.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amarkantak is the spot from where the Narmada river originates. It starts from the Maikal ranges at the stature of 1057 meter above sea level. Amarkantak is situated in the Shahdol region of Madhya Pradesh in India. Narmada river chiefly streams in central India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Narmada rises from Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur District in Madhya Pradesh. 1. Along with the Tapti River and the Mahi river, Narmada River is one of only three major rivers in peninsular India that run from east to west. It is one of the rivers in India that flows in a Rift Valley.