INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -The rivers like Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri, drain into the Bay of Bengal. These rivers are called east-flowing rivers. Apart from these, other small east flowing rivers are Brahmani, Baitarani, Damodar and Subarnarekha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mahanadi River, after connecting with the Seonath or Shivnath River, enters the state of Odisha by flowing towards the east. This East flowing Peninsular River actively deposits silt around its basin. Hirakud Dam, which is India’s one of the largest dams, is built over this river.

Detailed explanation-3: -East flowing rivers of Karnataka The East Flowing Rivers: The Krishna, the Cauvery, the Pennar and Palar rivers flow eastwards and join the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Note:While Narmada and Tapi are major rivers that flow from east to west, there are other small rivers like Sabarmati, Mahi, Bharatpuza and Periyar which flow from east to west.

Detailed explanation-5: -The east-flowing rivers are Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna and the Kaveri which are the major east flowing rivers of peninsular plateau. On the other hand, the west-flowing rivers Narmada and the Tapi are the major west-flowing rivers of the peninsular plateau.