Which of the following rivers does not form a delta?

Key Points

• The Tapti River is one of the major rivers of peninsular India that runs westwards.
• Unlike the Godavari, Kaveri, and Krishna rivers, the Tapti River does not form a delta.
• The Tapti River flows into the Arabian Sea, forming an estuary instead of a delta.
• It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Additional Information

• Godavari River
  • The Godavari River is the second-longest river in India after the Ganges.
  • It originates in the state of Maharashtra and flows eastwards across the Deccan Plateau.
  • The river forms a large delta at its mouth before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
• Kaveri River
  • The Kaveri River is one of the major rivers in southern India.
  • It originates in the Western Ghats and flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
  • The river forms a fertile delta in Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
• Krishna River
  • The Krishna River is one of the longest rivers in central-southern India.
  • It originates in the state of Maharashtra and flows through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  • The river forms a delta at its mouth before merging into the Bay of Bengal.
• Delta
  • A delta is a landform created at the mouth of a river, where it deposits sediment carried from upstream.
  • Deltas are often rich in nutrients and support diverse ecosystems.
  • They are typically triangular-shaped and can be found where rivers meet a standing body of water like an ocean or a lake.
• Estuary
  • An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of water where freshwater from rivers and streams meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
  • Estuaries are dynamic environments characterized by tidal movements.
  • They are important habitats for many marine species and act as nurseries for young fish.