Question

Chambal river flows through the states of?

• A. Maharashtra,Madhya Pradesh and U.P.
• B. U.P. ,Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
• C. U.P. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
• D. U.P. Madhya Pradesh and Orissa

Answer 1

Answer:

C. U.P. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

The Chambal River

• The Chambal River flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.

• The Chambal River is one of the least polluted rivers in India.

• About 400 km of the Chambal River is located in the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary.

• Some of the major tributaries of the river are the Shipra, Kali Sindh, Parvati, and Banas.

• The Chambal River originates in the Vindhya Mountains of Madhya Pradesh.

• The Chambal River is one of the major tributaries of the Yamuna River.

• The Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary is a major wildlife sanctuary located on the banks of the river.

• The Chambal River is also home to the endangered Gharial, Red-crowned Roof Turtle, and Gangetic Dolphin.