Which rivers originate from the Amarkantak area of the Maikal range? (MPPSC Assistant Prof 2024)

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The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in the Maikal range. The Son River, a major tributary of the Ganges, also originates near Amarkantak. The Johilla River is a tributary of the Son and originates in the same region. Other rivers listed do not originate from Amarkantak: Betwa rises in the Vindhya range, Tapti in the Satpura range, and Banas in the Aravalli range. Mahanadi originates from the Sihawa hills in Chhattisgarh, not Amarkantak.

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Narmada - Son - Johilla The Narmada River originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in the Maikal range. The Son River, a major tributary of the Ganges, also originates near Amarkantak. The Johilla River is a tributary of the Son and originates in the same region. Other rivers listed do not originate from Amarkantak: Betwa rises in the Vindhya range, Tapti in the Satpura range, and Banas in the Aravalli range. Mahanadi originates from the Sihawa hills in Chhattisgarh, not Amarkantak.

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