A. Narmada river
B. Mahi river
C. Ganga river
D. Tapti river
Submitted by: Abdul Majeed
Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice, first in Madhya Pradesh from where it flows towards Rajasthan and enters Gujarat where it cuts for the second time. The Mahi basin extends over states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat having a total area of 34,842 Sq km
Mahi River is the only river in India that cuts the Tropic of Cancer twice, first in Madhya Pradesh from where it flows towards Rajasthan and enters Gujarat where it cuts for the second time.
The Mahi basin extends over states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat having a total area of 34,842 Sq km.
It is bounded by Aravalli hills in the north and the north-west, by Malwa Plateau in the east, by the Vindhyas in the south and by the Gulf of Khambhat in the west.
It originates from the northern slopes of Vindhyas at an altitude of 500 m in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh.
It drains into the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.
Hydro Power stations are located at Mahi Bajaj Sagar dam and Kadana Dam.
Vadodara is the only important urban centre in the basin.
The correct answer to the question: "Which river crosses Tropic of cancer twice?" is "Mahi river".
