Question

How were Narmada and Tapi rift valleys formed (brief).

Answer 1

A rift valley is created on a divergent plate boundary by action of a fault or rift. There is further spreading of crust and subsequent erosion deepens the rift. Rivers that flow thorough rift valley in India are: Narmada river, Tapti, Mahi (all flowing west), Damodar river in Chota Nagpur plateau

Answer 2

Rift valleys are formed by the seafloor spreading in Narmada and Tapi rivers.

What are the characteristics of the Narmada River?

• This river ranks five in India
• This river is also known as Reva river
• The river flows in the state of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujrat
• The origin of this river is Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh

What are the characteristics of the Tapi River?

• This river flows from the south of Narmada river
• The origin of this river is Multai in Madhya Pradesh
• The length of this river is about 700 km
• The river flows in Madhya Pradesh and Gujrat