GS PrelimsGeography (Indian physical environment)River System2010

Rivers that pass through Himachal Pradesh are

A

Beas and Chenab only

B

Beas and Ravi only

C

Chenab, Ravi and Satluj only

D

Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and Yamuna

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. The question asks which rivers pass through Himachal Pradesh. 2. Himachal Pradesh is located in the Western Himalayas and is the source or transit state for several major rivers. 3. Beas: Rises in Himachal Pradesh (Beas Kund) and flows through the state. 4. Chenab: Formed by the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Himachal Pradesh and flows through the state. 5. Ravi: Rises in Himachal Pradesh (Bara Banghal) and flows through the state. 6. Satluj (Sutlej): Enters Himachal Pradesh from Tibet near Shipki La and flows through the state. 7. Yamuna: Rises in Uttarakhand but its tributaries like Giri and Tons flow through parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the river forms part of the state's eastern border. 8. Therefore, all five rivers mentioned in option (D) - Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj and Yamuna - have a connection with Himachal Pradesh (either flowing through it or having tributaries within it/forming a border).

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