Indian Geography UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following Indian rivers forms an estuary?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Tapi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Tapi”.

The Narmada, Periyar and Tapti are the only long rivers, which flow west and make estuaries.

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