Question

Assertion (A): River Narmada flows westward.
Reason (R): Narmada falls into the Bay of Bengal.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false but (R) is true.

Hint:

Cross-check geographical facts; Narmada is one of the few rivers flowing westward into the Arabian Sea.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Narmada river does flow westward, which is rare in peninsular India. However, it does not fall into the Bay of Bengal — it empties into the Arabian Sea.