Question.
Which two major rivers fall into the Arabian Sea?
( Chapter 7: Our Country – India, Class 6- The Earth: Our Habitat ( GEOGRAPHY), SOCIAL SCIENCE)
Answer.
The two major rivers that fall into the Arabian Sea in India are the Narmada River and the Tapi River.
Narmada River flows through the rift valley that lies between Vindhya and Satpura range while the Tapi River flow between Satpura and Tapi ranges.
About Narmada River:
The Narmada River is the fifth-largest river in India. It is approximately 1,312 kilometers long.
The Narmada River flows primarily through central India, originating in the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flowing westward into the Arabian Sea.
It passes through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
It flows through a rift valley known as the Narmada Valley.
The major tributaries of the Narmada include the Tawa, Banjar, and Sher Rivers.
The Sardar Sarovar Dam, one of the largest dams in India, has been constructed on the Narmada River.
About Tapi River:
The Tapi River is also known as the Tapti River. The length of the Tapi River is about the length of approximately 724 kilometers.
The Tapi River originates in the Satpura Range in central India, specifically in the Betul district of Madhya Pradesh.
It flows in a westward direction through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat before finally emptying into the Arabian Sea.
Major tributaries of the Tapi River include the Purna, Girna, Panzara, and Bori Rivers.
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