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Geography GK · Q198

Indian Rivers, Lakes And Water

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 198

Q198

Which one of the following states does not form part of the Narmada basin?

A.
Gujarat
B.
Maharashtra
C.
Rajasthan
Answer
D.
Madhya Pradesh

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rajasthan does not form part of the Narmada basin. The total basin area of the river is 97,410 square kilometer comprising 85,858 square kilometer in Madhya Pradesh, 1658 square kilometer in Maharashtra and 9894 square kilometer in Gujarat. The drainage area up to dam site is 88,000 square kilometer.