Multiple choice Which of the following rivers occupies a rift valley? Narmada Cauvery Mahanadi Sutlej Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Narmada river flows through a rift valley formed by faulting. It flows westward between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges in a graben (rift valley). This makes it distinct among major Indian rivers which generally flow eastward.