At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea ?
At which one of the following places do two important rivers of India originate; while one of them flows towards north and merges with another important river flowing towards Bay of Bengal, the other one flows towards Arabian Sea ?
Answer:
(a)
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The correct answer is Option 1: Amarkantak. Amarkantak is a significant geographical location in India, known as the “King of Pilgrimage Sites” due to its religious and ecological importance. It is situated in the Maikal mountain range of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. At Amarkantak, two important rivers of India, the Narmada and the Son, originate.