GK
INDIAN GEOGRAPHY
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M.P., Gujarat, U.P.
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Rajasthan, M.P., Bihar
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Gujarat, M.P. Chhattisgarh
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U.P., M.P., Rajasthan
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Detailed explanation-1: -The river flows north-northeast through Madhya Pradesh, running for a time through Rajasthan then forming the boundary between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh before turning southeast to join the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh state.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chambal originates from the Singar Chouri peak of Janapao Hills in the Mhow Indore district of Madhya Pradesh. The Chambal River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in central India, and thus forms part of the greater Gangetic drainage system.
Detailed explanation-3: -RIVERS: Five major rivers of the country have their sources in Madhya Pradesh. These are Narmada (Shahdol district), Tapti (Betul District), Mahi (Dhar district), Godawari (Wainganga-Balaghat District).
Detailed explanation-4: -Chambal River Basin: In Rajasthan, Chambal basin extends to 11 Districts including Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Jhalawar, Kota, Baran, Pratapgarh and Dholpur districts (ref). On its south, east and west, the basin is bounded by the Vindhyan mountain ranges and on the north-west by the Aravallis.