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UPSC Prelims & Mains Questions
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 direct?
A)
Chenab
B)
Jhelum
C)
Ravi
D)
Sutlej

Correct Answer : Option (D) - Sutlej

Note : The Jhelum joins the Chenab near Jhang in Pakistan. The Ravi joins the Chenab near Sarai Sidhu. Satluj is joined by the Chenab in Pakistan. Thus, Satluj receives the collective drainage of the Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum rivers. It joins the Indus a few kilometres above Mithankot. 

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Category : General Studies
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