Q. Which one of the following states does not form part of Narmada River basin ?
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
Rajasthan
Explanation: The Narmada River basin primarily covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
The river originates from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
Rajasthan does not fall within the Narmada River basin.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada originates here and covers a major portion of the state.
(C) Gujarat – The river flows into the Arabian Sea through Gujarat.
(D) Maharashtra – Some tributaries of the Narmada originate in Maharashtra.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Rajasthan.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The Narmada River basin primarily covers parts of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
The river originates from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
Rajasthan does not fall within the Narmada River basin.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada originates here and covers a major portion of the state.
(C) Gujarat – The river flows into the Arabian Sea through Gujarat.
(D) Maharashtra – Some tributaries of the Narmada originate in Maharashtra.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Rajasthan.
The river originates from Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, and flows westward into the Arabian Sea.
Rajasthan does not fall within the Narmada River basin.
Other Options Explained:
(A) Madhya Pradesh – The Narmada originates here and covers a major portion of the state.
(C) Gujarat – The river flows into the Arabian Sea through Gujarat.
(D) Maharashtra – Some tributaries of the Narmada originate in Maharashtra.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Rajasthan.