Which one of the following is a north flowing river?
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Cauvery
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Chambal
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Narmada
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Brahmaputra
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The Chambal River is one of the few major rivers in India that flows northward. It originates in Madhya Pradesh and flows through Rajasthan before joining the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. The other options - Cauvery, Narmada, and Brahmaputra - flow east or south-east, which is the typical direction for peninsular Indian rivers.