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Which of the following hill ranges acts as a watershed divide separating the Narmada River basin to the north from the Tapti River basin to the south?

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

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Satpura Range acts as a prominent geographical watershed divide, running east-west between the Narmada River basin flowing westwards into the Arabian Sea and the Tapti River basin lying parallel to its south. Distractor ranges like the Vindhyas lie entirely north of the Narmada valley.

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