Q221
Which of the following groups of rivers originate from the Himachal mountains?
A.
Beas, Ravi and Chenab
AnswerB.
Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum
C.
Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
D.
Sutlej, Ravi and Jhelum
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The drainage systems of the region are the Chandra Bhaga or the Chenab, the Ravi, the Beas, the Sutlej and the Yamuna. These rivers are perennial and are fed by snow and rainfall. Groups of rivers originate from the Himachal mountains are Beas, Ravi and Chenab.