Which of the following is peninsular river?
Narmada
The correct answer is Narmada.
Drainage Pattern: They often exhibit dendritic drainage patterns, flowing towards the east coast (like Godavari, Krishna, Kaveri, Mahanadi) due to the eastward slope of the plateau, with Narmada and Tapi being notable exceptions flowing west. Identifying the Peninsular River Based on the analysis of the origin and course: Ravi, Chenab, and Sutlej are all rivers originating in the Himalayas and are part of the Indus system. Narmada originates from the central highlands of the Peninsular Plateau and follows a westward course, characteristic of a major peninsular river. Therefore, the Narmada River is the peninsular river among the given options.
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