GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)River System2006

From north towards South, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India?

A

Shyok - Spiti - Zaskar - Satluj

B

Shyok - Zaskar - Spiti - Satluj

C

Zaskar - Shyok - Satluj - Spiti

D

Zaskar - Satluj - Shyok - Spiti

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. The question asks for the correct sequence of the given rivers in India from north towards South. 2. The Shyok River flows through northern Ladakh, north of the Zaskar Range. 3. The Zaskar River flows through the Zaskar region of Ladakh, south of the Shyok and Indus main courses in that area. 4. The Spiti River flows through the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, which is south of the main Zaskar ranges. 5. The Satluj (Sutlej) River flows south of the Spiti river's general course in Himachal Pradesh before turning towards the Punjab plains. 6. Therefore, the correct North-to-South sequence is Shyok - Zaskar - Spiti - Satluj.

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