Which river flows in a rift valley?

Geography ·Previously asked in RSSB Patwari 2025

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Question

Which river flows in a rift valley?

  1. A. Luni
  2. B. Ravi
  3. C. Narmada (Correct answer)
  4. D. Jhelum

Correct Answer

Option C — Narmada

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Narmada.

Key Points

  • The Narmada River flows westward through a rift valley (graben) between the Vindhya mountain range to the north and the Satpura range to the south.
  • It is one of the few major rivers that flow west in India.

प्रश्न (हिन्दी में)

निम्नलिखित में से कौन सी नदी भ्रंश घाटी में बहती है?

  1. A. लूनी
  2. B. रावी
  3. C. नर्मदा
  4. D. झेलम

Topics covered: RSMSSB Patwari 2025 Shift 1 SPZ8 Geography