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What makes Amarkantak especially significant?

AIt is the source of the Ganges River, one of India's most revered rivers, adding to the area's sacred allure

BIt is the source of the Yamuna River, one of India's most revered rivers, adding to the area's sacred allure

CIt is the birthplace of the Narmada River, one of India's most revered rivers, adding to the area's sacred allure.

DIt is the birthplace of the Godavari River, one of India's most revered rivers, adding to the area's sacred allure.

Answer:

C. It is the birthplace of the Narmada River, one of India's most revered rivers, adding to the area's sacred allure.

Read Explanation:

- Amarkantak, often referred to as "Teerthraj" (the king of pilgrimages), is nestled between the Vindhya and Satpura mountain ranges in Madhya Pradesh. - It is located at an altitude of 1,065 meters, this hill station is home to some of the most stunning temples one can encounter. - It is especially significant as the birthplace of the Narmada River, one of India's most revered rivers, adding to the area's sacred allure.


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