The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Correct Option: 1 only The Narmada river flows westward primarily because it occupies a linear structural rift valley formed by faulting. While it does flow between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges, the fundamental geological reason for its west-flowing direction opposing the general east-sloping peninsular tilt is its occupancy of the rift valley.

The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?1. It occupies a linear rift valley.2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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The Narmada river flows to the west, while most other large peninsular rivers flow to the east. Why?
1. It occupies a linear rift valley.
2. It flows between the Vindhyas and the Satpuras.
3. The land slopes to the west from Central India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.