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Geography GK · Q75

Indian Rivers, Lakes And Water

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 75

Q75

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

A.
Shyok - Spiti - Zaskar - Sutlej
B.
Shyok - Zaskar - Spiti - Sutlej
Answer
C.
Zaskar - Shyok - Sutlej - Spiti
D.
Zaskar - Sutlej - Shyok – Spiti

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct sequence of the rivers in India from north towards south is Shyok – Zaskar – Spiti – Satluj.
Shyok flows through northern Ladakh in India.
Zaskar River flows in north-eastern part of Ladakh.
Spiti River is situated at Kaza in Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 12500 feet.
Satluj River rises from slopes of Kailash and flows in south-westerly direction to Himachal Pradesh & Punjab.