Which of the following is the origin of Narmada river?
The correct answer is Amarkantak.
- Amarkantak is the origin of Narmada river.
Key Points
- The Narmada river rises to the summit of the Amarkantak Hill in Madhya Pradesh.
- The Narmada river flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
- The river drains into the Arabian Sea in the Bharuch district of Gujarat.
Additional Information
- The Narmada and the Tapti rivers are west flowing.
- Narmada and Tapti are the largest River without Delta.
- Satpura Range:
- It is a series of seven mountains running in East-West direction to the South of Vindhya and in between the Narmada and Tapi.
- It comprises Rajpipla hills, Mahadeo hills and Maikal Range.
- Satpuras are fold mountains and Dhupgarh is its highest peak.

