Which of the following rivers does NOT flow into the Bay of Bengal?
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This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which of the following rivers does NOT flow into the Bay of Bengal?” The correct answer is Narmada. The Narmada River flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea (Gulf of Khambhat), NOT into the Bay of Bengal. Mahanadi, Godavari, and Krishna all flow eastward and drain into the Bay of Bengal. Rivers and lakes are central components of the hydrological cycle and physical geography. They may contain fresh, brackish or saline water, so terms such as lake, lagoon, reservoir and wetland should not be used interchangeably. Dams and multipurpose projects support irrigation, electricity generation, water supply and flood moderation, but they can also alter sediment flow, ecosystems and human settlement.