GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main watershed of most of the peninsular river lies in the
A
Aravalli hills
B
Raj Mahal hills
C
Siwalik hills
D
Western Ghats
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Western Ghats. The main watershed of most of the peninsular river lies in the Western Ghats.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main water divide in peninsular rivers is formed by the Western Ghats, which run from north to south close to the western coast. Most of the major rivers of the peninsula such as the Mahanadi, the Godavari, the Krishna and the Kaveri flow eastwards and drain into the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Kaveri Basin The Kaveri river rises in the Brahmagiri range of Western Ghats, Kogadu district in Karnataka. It flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and reaches the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-4: -The major west-flowing rivers in Peninsular India are Narmada and Tapi. It is located mainly in Madhya Pradesh. The Narmada River is also known as the Rewa River. The River is originated from Maikala range near Amarkantak.

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