Q90 / 270 · NDA 2016 (Phase 1) · General Ability

The Amarkantak Hills is the source of which of the following rivers? 1. Narmada 2. Mahanadi 3. Tapti 4. Son Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  • A
    1 and 2 only
  • B
    2 only
  • C
    1, 3 and 4 only
  • Correct answer
    D
    1, 2 and 4 only

Solution

River Narmada emerges from Amarkantak Hill of Maikal Range. The mighty Narmada river as well the Son, the Mahanadi, and Arnadoh which is a major tributary of the Godavari all arise in the Amarkantak plateau. Son river is largest of southern tributaries of Ganga that originates near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh near the source of Narmada River.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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