Choose the correct statement about the peninsular rivers.

a. The Narmada rises in the Malwa plateau.

b. The Godavari rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats near Nashik.

c. The Mahanadi rises in the highlands of Chhattisgarh.

d. The Krishna rises from a spring near Mahabaleshwar.

Key Points

• Only b, c, and d are correct statements about the peninsular rivers of India.
• The Godavari rises from the slopes of the Western Ghats near Nashik.
• The Mahanadi rises in the highlands of Chhattisgarh.
• The Krishna rises from a spring near Mahabaleshwar.
• The Narmada, however, does not rise in the Malwa plateau; it rises in the Amarkantak plateau.

Additional Information

• The peninsular rivers of India are primarily rain-fed and have a seasonal flow pattern.
• These rivers flow through the Deccan Plateau and are characterized by their mature stage, having wider valleys and lower gradients.
• Major peninsular rivers include the Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, and Mahanadi, which flow eastwards into the Bay of Bengal.
• The Narmada and Tapti are notable exceptions as they flow westwards into the Arabian Sea.