Assertion (A) : River Kalinadi is an east-flowing river in the southern part of India. Reason (R) : The Deccan Plateau is higher along its western edge and gently slopes towards the Bay of Bengal in the east.
✓ Correct answer: d) A is false but R is true
ExplanationOption (d) is correct: Assertion (A) is false : Kali River (Kalinadi) flows westward, not eastward.It originates from Diggi village in Karnataka’s Western Ghats and drains into the Arabian Sea near Karwar, Karnataka.The river’s course is influenced by the Western Ghats, which cause many rivers in peninsular India to flow westward.Kali River is an important source of hydroelectric power, with several dams like Supa Dam built on it.Reason (R) is true: The Deccan Plateau is a vast elevated landform in peninsular India.It has a gradual eastward slope which makes most rivers in peninsular India (like the Goda- vari, Krishna, and Kaveri) flow eastward towards the Bay of Ben- gal.The Western Ghats form a natural barrier that causes some rivers, like the Kali, Sharavathi, and Netravati, to flow westward into the Arabian Sea.364
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