CLIMATE OF INDIA
EL NINO AND SOUTHERN OSCILLATIONS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Narmada
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Son
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Mahe
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Netravati
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Narmada originates in eastern Madhya Pradesh ( India) and flows west across the state, through a narrow valley between the Vindhya Range and spurs of the Satpura Range.
Detailed explanation-2: -A southern chain of Vindhyas runs between the upper reaches of the Son and Narmada rivers to meet the Satpura Range in the Maikal Hills near Amarkantak.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Vindhya Range, at an elevation from 1, 500 to 3, 500 feet (450 to 1, 100 metres), gives rise to the main southern tributaries of the Ganges-Yamuna system, including the Chambal, Betwa, Ken, and Tons rivers.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Satpura range is situated between Tapi river and Narmada river. Hence, the correct answer is option (B). Note:The Narmada River begins from north-eastern side of Satpura in Amarkantak, and flows in the depression between Vindhya ranges and the Satpura.