Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a major west-flowing Peninsular river”, and also with “it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh”?

Correct Answer: Option A — Narmada. Narmada is correctly identified as a major west-flowing Peninsular river. Narmada is also associated with it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh. Another identifying fact about Narmada is that it flows through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges. A further exam-relevant fact about Narmada is that it enters the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Tapi: Tapi is a west-flowing Peninsular river also called Tapti. Tapi is also associated with it rises near Multai in Madhya Pradesh. Option C — Wular Lake: Wular Lake is a large freshwater lake of the Kashmir Valley. Wular Lake is also associated with it is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Option D — Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Chilika Lake is also associated with it lies along the Odisha coast beside the Bay of Bengal. Exam Takeaway: Connect Narmada with “a major west-flowing Peninsular river” and “it rises at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh” for revision.