The correct option is Tributaries of Yamuna.
Explanation
The Peninsular Plateau is divided into the Central Highlands and the Deccan Plateau by the Narmada River. The Central Highlands lie to the north of the Narmada and cover a major area of the Malwa Plateau. The general slope of this region is from southwest to northeast, which determines the flow direction of the rivers originating here.
Analysis:
- Godavari Godavari: Incorrect. The Godavari originates from Trimbakeshwar in the Western Ghats (Maharashtra) and flows eastwards through the Deccan Plateau into the Bay of Bengal. It does not flow through the Central Highlands.
- Krishna Krishna: Incorrect. The Krishna originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats and flows eastwards across the Deccan Plateau. It is geographically distinct from the Central Highlands.
- Tributaries of Yamuna Tributaries of Yamuna: Correct. Several major rivers such as the Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken originate in the Vindhyan and Kaimur ranges. These rivers flow northeastwards through the Central Highlands, following the slope of the plateau, and eventually join the Yamuna (a major Himalayan river).
- Tributaries of Kaveri Tributaries of Kaveri: Incorrect. The Kaveri and its tributaries are located in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula, originating in the Brahmagiri range of the Western Ghats.
Key Takeaway:
The rivers of the Central Highlands (Chambal, Betwa, Ken) originate in the Peninsular block (Vindhyan/Kaimur ranges) but flow northward to join the Yamuna, unlike the major Peninsular rivers (Godavari, Krishna) which flow eastward.