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Which one of the following Indian rivers flows westward and forms an estuary rather than a delta?
- A. Mahanadi
- B. Narmada
- C. Godavari
- D. Krishna
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Answer: (B) Narmada
The Narmada flows westward through a rift valley and drains into the Arabian Sea through an estuary, as do the Tapi and the Mahi. The Mahanadi, Godavari and Krishna flow east into the Bay of Bengal and build large deltas. Westward flow and the steep rift valley prevent delta formation.
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