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Which river rises near Amarkantak and joins the Ganga near Patna?

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This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which is the only river in India that flows from South to North?” The correct answer is Son. The Son River flows from south to north for a significant portion of its course, making it notable among Indian rivers. It originates from Amarkantak and generally flows northeastward to join the Ganga near Patna. Narmada also has northward sections, but Son is most commonly cited. Rivers and lakes are central components of the hydrological cycle and physical geography. A river system includes its source, tributaries, distributaries, drainage basin, watershed, channel, floodplain, delta or estuary and final outlet. River behaviour depends on relief, geology, rainfall, snowmelt, sediment load, vegetation and human intervention.

AMahanadi
BSon
CBetwa
DChambal
Correct Answer: SonYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Son The Son rises near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, flows generally north and northeast, and joins the Ganga near Patna in Bihar. It is an important southern tributary of the Ganga. - Option A — Mahanadi: It flows east to the Bay of Bengal. - Option C — Betwa: It joins the Yamuna. - Option D — Chambal: It also joins the Yamuna. Exam Takeaway: Son–Amarkantak–Ganga near Patna is the correct sequence.

Important Notes

  • Son rises near Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and flows through central and eastern India.
  • It joins the Ganga near Patna and is an important right bank tributary of the Ganga.
  • Son should not be confused with Narmada, which also rises near Amarkantak but flows west.
  • Betwa and Chambal join Yamuna, whereas Mahanadi reaches the Bay of Bengal.
  • Bansagar Dam is an important multipurpose project on the Son River.

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