Question
Describe the Chambal and Banas river.

Answer

(1) The Chambal: It originates from the Vindhya Mountain Range in Madhya Pradesh. It is the longest and only river of Rajasthan which flows throughout the year. This river enters Rajasthan from Bhainsrorgrah in Chittorgarh district. It flows through Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, Karauli and Dholpur then it joins the Yamuna river in Uttar Pradesh. The major tributaries of the Chambal are the Banas, the Berach, the Kothari, the Kalisindh and the Parvati etc. Kota, the industrial city of Rajasthan, is located on the banks of the Chambal.
(2) The Banas: River Banas originates from the hills of Khamnor in Rajsamand district. It flows through Rajasmand, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara and Tonk districts and drains into the Chambal river at Rameshwar in Sawai Madhopur. It is a seasonal river. It is the longest river that flows completely within Rajasthan. It is approximately 480 kilometres long. Tonk and Sawai Madhopur are located on the banks of the Banas. Major tributaries of the Banas are the Menal, the Kothari, the Berach and the Khari.

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