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Identify the river of India which has the following characteristics: a. It originates from the Amarkantak plateau. b. It is a tributary of the Ganga river. c. During the summer months, it has little water.

Identify the river of India which has the following characteristics: a. It originates from the Amarkantak plateau. b. It is a tributary of the Ganga river. c. During the summer months, it has little water. Correct Answer Son

Narmada
  • The Narmada originates on the western flank of the Amarkantak plateau at a height of about 1,057 m.
  • Flowing in a rift valley between the Satpura in the south and the Vindhyan range in the north, it forms a picturesque gorge in marble rocks and a Dhuandhar waterfall near Jabalpur.
  • After flowing a distance of about 1,312 km, it meets the Arabian sea south of Bharuch, forming a broad 27 km long estuary.
  • Its catchment area is about 98,796 sq. km.
  • The Sardar Sarovar Project has been constructed on this river.
Son
  • The Son is a large south bank tributary of the Ganga, originating in the Amarkantak plateau.
  • After forming a series of waterfalls at the edge of the plateau, it reaches Arrah, west of Patna, to join the Ganga.
Ramganga
  • The Ramganga is comparatively a small river rising in the Garhwal hills near Gairsain.
  • It changes its course to the southwest direction after crossing the Shiwalik and enters into the plains of Uttar Pradesh near Najibabad.
  • Finally, it joins the Ganga near Kannauj.
Kosi
  • The Kosi is an antecedent river with its source to the north of Mount Everest in Tibet, where its mainstream Arun rises.
  • After crossing the Central Himalayas in Nepal, it is joined by the Son Kosi from the West and the Tamur Kosi from the east.
  • It forms Sapt Kosi after uniting with the River Arun.

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Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?
I.The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granite and gneiss
II.The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets
III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps, forming the northern flank of the plateau
IV. The trough of the Narmada and Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges
Which of the following are true with respect to the Indian Peninsular Plateau?
I. The southern plateau block is formed mainly of granites and gneiss
II. The Deccan lava plateau is an elevated tableland consisting of horizontally arranged lava sheets
III. The Malwa plateau dominates the Vindhyan scarps forming the northern flank of the plateau
IV. The troughs of the Narmada and the Tapti are interposed between the Vindhyan and the Satpura ranges.