River Destinations: Arabian Sea vs. Bay of Bengal
To determine which river does not flow into the Arabian Sea, we need to examine the drainage basin of each option.
Analyzing River Flow Directions
- Narmada River: This major west-flowing river drains into the Arabian Sea.
- Tapti River: Similar to Narmada, Tapti is a west-flowing river that empties into the Arabian Sea.
- Periyar River: Located in Kerala, this river flows westward into the Arabian Sea via the Vembanad Lake.
- Mahanadi River: This river flows eastward across central India and drains into the Bay of Bengal.
Identifying the Outlier River
Based on the flow directions, the Mahanadi river is the only one among the options that does not flow into the Arabian Sea. It drains into the Bay of Bengal.
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