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Which of the following mountain ranges acts as a major watershed between the Narmada River basin and the Tapti River basin in central India?

A. Vindhya Range
B. Satpura Range✓ Correct Answer
C. Aravalli Range
D. Ajanta Range

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Satpura Range is a series of hills in central India that runs roughly east-west, flanked by the Narmada River basin to the north and the Tapti River basin to the south. This makes it act as a natural water divide between the two drainage systems, preventing their merging until they flow west into the Arabian Sea. In contrast, the Vindhya Range lies further north beyond the Narmada. Understanding these river basins helps in studying the physical geography of peninsular India.

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