Question
UPSC Prelims 2021 Question:
With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus directly. Among the following, which one is such a river that joins the Indus directly?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4: Sutlej
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
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- The Indus is the western most river system in the subcontinent. Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Satluj are its main tributaries.
- Chenab River Basin: The Chenab River empties into the Sutlej in Pakistan.
- Jhelum River Basin: The Jhelum joins the Chenab in Pakistan.
- Ravi River Basin: The Ravi along with the jhelum empties into the Chenab.
- Sutlej River Basin: The combined system of the Chenab, Jhelum and Ravi pour into the Sutlej. This river joins independently to the Indus.
Therefore, option (4) is the correct answer.
Subject: Geography | Drainage System
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