INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the Deccan region, most of the major river systems flowing generally in east direction fall into Bay of Bengal. The major east flowing rivers are Godavari, Krishna, Cauvery, Mahanadi, etc. Narmada and Tapti are major West flowing rivers.

Detailed explanation-2: -From its source, a river flows downhill as a small stream. Precipitation and groundwater add to the river’s flow. It is also fed by other streams, called tributaries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why are most of the peninsular rivers east-flowing? Most of the peninsular rivers flow in the east direction because the Peninsula of India is slopped towards the East region. Hence, as the river flow direction generally depends on the land’s gradient, most of them are east flowing.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gravity is the ultimate determining force in terms of water flow. Water will flow downhill from the highest point to the lowest point using the path of least resistance. Sometimes, that will make the water flow to the east, west, or north instead of south.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Major Rivers that flow from East to West in India are Narmada and Tapi rivers (or Tapti). Mahi, Sabarmati, Luni, Tawa, and Sharavati are other significant east-west rivers. Tapi runs in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, whereas Narmada travels along Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.