Question

Which of the following Indian rivers are part of the Peninsular River System?
A. Betwa 
B. Beas 
C. Narmada 
D. Gandhak 
E. Tapi 
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

• A. A and C only
• B. C and D only
• C. C and E only
• D. A, B and C only

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine which Indian rivers are part of the Peninsular River System, we must understand the characteristics and geography of the Peninsular rivers. The Peninsular River System primarily includes rivers that originate in the Western Ghats or central highlands and flow towards the east or west, draining into the Eastern or Western coasts. These are generally older, mature rivers with broad valleys and are reliant mostly on rainfall.

Let's analyze each of the given rivers:

1. Betwa River: The Betwa is a river in Northern India, primarily flowing through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is a tributary of the Yamuna and is considered part of the Peninsular River System as it originates in the Vindhya Range.
2. Beas River: The Beas River originates in the Himalayas, in Himachal Pradesh. It is not considered a part of the Peninsular River system but rather the Indus River System.
3. Narmada River: The Narmada originates from the Amarkantak plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flows westwards to drain into the Arabian Sea. It is one of the significant west-flowing rivers of the Peninsular River System.
4. Gandhak River: The Gandak River originates from the Himalayas in Nepal, thus, part of the Himalayan river system rather than the Peninsular River System.
5. Tapi (Tapti) River: The Tapi originates in the Satpura Range of Central India and flows westward to drain into the Arabian Sea. Like the Narmada, it is part of the Peninsular River System.

Based on the analysis, the rivers Narmada (C) and Tapi (E) are both part of the Peninsular River System.

The correct answer is "C and E only". Options A (Betwa) is part of the Peninsular system but is not included in the correct combination. It's essential to note that both Narmada and Tapi are significant west-flowing rivers of the Peninsular Plateau.