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Which of the following rivers drains into the Arabian Sea?

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Explanation of Right Answer

The Tapi River originates in central India and flows westward, ultimately draining into the Arabian Sea near Surat in Gujarat. This makes it one of the few major Indian rivers, along with the Narmada, that flows towards the west and empties into the Arabian Sea. Its unique drainage pattern distinguishes it from most other peninsular rivers, which generally flow eastward.

Significance of Other Options

Option A:

The Godavari River is the second longest river in India and flows eastward across the Deccan Plateau, finally draining into the Bay of Bengal. It does not flow towards or drain into the Arabian Sea.

Option B:

The Mahanadi River also flows eastward, traversing the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. It is not associated with the Arabian Sea.

Option C:

The Kaveri River flows southeast through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and drains into the Bay of Bengal. Like the other options, it does not reach the Arabian Sea.

Exam Trap

🚩 Many students mistakenly assume that all major peninsular rivers drain into the Bay of Bengal, overlooking the few exceptions like the Tapi and Narmada that flow westward into the Arabian Sea.

Exam Pearl

Tapi & Narmada = Arabian Sea; Godavari, Mahanadi, Kaveri = Bay of Bengal.

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Parks TextBook of Preventive & Social Medicine part 2 — Subpart B (pp 233-449 of 464) p. 24-26

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