Explanation:

Let’s break it down:

- Chambal River: The Chambal rises in the Vindhya Range, not near Mhow but further north. It’s famous for its deep ravines and legends of dacoits.

- Mahi River: The Mahi actually rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau of Madhya Pradesh. It then flows through Rajasthan and Gujarat before draining into the Arabian Sea.

- Varuna River: This is a small river that flows near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Nowhere near Mhow.

- Betwa River: The Betwa starts in the Vindhya Range of Madhya Pradesh, but again, not near Mhow.

So, the river that rises near Mhow in the Malwa plateau is Option 2: Mahi River.

That’s the one with the green tick.