Which one of the following rivers originates at Amarkantak?
A
Damodar
B
Mahanadi
C
Narmada
D
Tapti
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
1. The Amarkantak plateau, located in the Maikal Hills in Madhya Pradesh/Chhattisgarh border region, is the source of several rivers.
2. The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau and flows westward.
3. The Son River also originates near Amarkantak and flows northeast.
4. The Johilla River (a tributary of Son) also originates here.
5. The Damodar River originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau. The Mahanadi River originates in the Sihawa mountains of Chhattisgarh. The Tapti River originates in the Satpura Range (Multai).
6. Therefore, among the given options, the Narmada River originates at Amarkantak.