RAS question
The Chambal River enters Rajasthan from which state?
Correct answer: (C) Madhya Pradesh.
The Chambal River enters Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh through a deep gorge at Chourasigarh.
Explanation
The Chambal River originates in the Vindhyan ranges near Mhow in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh. It enters Rajasthan through a deep gorge at Chourasigarh, about 96 km upstream of Kota. Therefore, option C, Madhya Pradesh, is correct. The Chambal is a major tributary of the Yamuna and Rajasthan's only perennial river. It later meets the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Gujarat is incorrect because the Chambal enters Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh, not Gujarat.
- (B) Maharashtra is incorrect because the Chambal originates near Mhow in Madhya Pradesh and enters Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh, not Maharashtra.
- (D) Uttar Pradesh is where the Chambal later meets the Yamuna; it is not the state from which the river enters Rajasthan.
Concept
This question tests Rajasthan's drainage geography, particularly river origins and entry points. Such facts are important for map-based RAS questions on river basins, state boundaries and drainage systems.