Question

Which of the following rivers originate from 'Amarkantak'?
1. Betwa
2. Narmada
3. Mahanadi
4. Godavari

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Narmada

• The historical importance of Amarkantak has emerged as the place of origin of two rivers the Narmada River and Sone River.
• Johila River (Tributary of Son)) also emerges from Amarkantak.
• The Amarkantak region is a unique natural heritage area and is the meeting point of the Vindhya and the Satpura Ranges, with the Maikal Hills being the fulcrum.
• The Achanakmar-Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve is the most dramatic and ecologically diverse landscape in the Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh states of India.
• It was declared as a Biosphere reserve in 2005.
• This is the 14th BR of the country and 2nd BR of Madhya Pradesh and 1st BR of Chhattisgarh.

 

• Narmada River - 
  • Is the longest river of Madhya Pradesh, followed by the Tapti. 
  • The Source of the Narmada is Narmada Kund which is located at Amarkantak in Anuppur District, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Narmada is also known as the Rewa.
  • People from Madhya Pradesh depend fully on the Narmada River, they consider Narmada as the Life Line of Madhya Pradesh.
  • It is one of the major rivers in India that run from east to west along with Tapti and the Mahi.
  • It flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh (1,077 km ), Maharashtra (74 km), and in Gujarat (161 km).
• Son River - 
  • The Son River rises in the Amarkantak Plateau.
  • It passes along the Kaimur Range.
  • It joins the Ganga near Danapur in Patna district of Bihar.
  • It flows for a distance of 784 km from its source.
  • The important tributaries of the Son are the Johilla, the Gopat, the Rihand, the Kanhar, and the North Koel.