Which river flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges?

The correct answer is Narmada.

Key Points

•  Narmada:-
  • The Narmada River flows between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges in central India. (Hence option 1 is correct).
  • It is one of the oldest rivers in the world, and is considered to be sacred by Hindus.
  • The Narmada River flows west for 1,312 kilometers before draining into the Arabian Sea.

Additional Information

• Godavari River:-
  • It originates from Nasik and rises at an elevation of 1,067 m from Trimbakeshwar (Nasik district of Maharashtra), 80 km from the Arabian Sea.
  • Godavari's total length from its origin to its outfall into the Bay of Bengal is 1,465 km. 
• Son River:-
  • It originates from the Amarkantak plateau in the Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh. 
  • It flows through Madhya Pradesh, Chhatisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand and finally joins Ganga in Bihar near Patna.
  • The Bansagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh is also on the Son river.
• Mahanadi River
  • It is a river in central India, rising in the hills of southeastern Chhattisgarh state and has a total course of 858 kilometers (533 mi). 
  • The river originates from Sihawa Mountain in Chhattisgarh.
  • The largest dam, the Hirakud Dam is built on the river.