Q. Consider the following statements about the Narmada River:
1.The Narmada flows through a rift valley between the Vindhyas and Satpuras, forming a linear basin.
2.The Narmada is one of the few major rivers in India that flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. The Narmada flows through a rift valley between the Vindhyas and Satpuras, creating a linear basin.
Statement 2: Incorrect. The Narmada flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea, not eastward into the Bay of Bengal.

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