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The Indus originates in Tibet at the confluence of Sengge and Gar rivers and flows through India and then through Pakistan to ___________.

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Indian Ocean
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Arabian Sea
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Bay of Bengal
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Palk Strait
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The correct option is B Arabian Sea
  • The Indus river is about 2900km in length and is the greatest river on the western side of the Indian subcontinent. It flows in north-west direction from its source at Tibet.
  • After entering J&K it flows between the Ladakh and the Zaskar Ranges. It takes a sharp southern bend after crossing the Himalayas.
  • The river empties into the Arabian Sea south of Karachi after forming a huge delta.

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Q. Q. Consider the following statements about the Indus River systemWhich of the above given statements is/are incorrect?

  1. 1 only

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 3 only

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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Consider the following statements about Indian rivers:-

1. Indus flows through Baltistan and Gilgit and emerges from the mountains at Attock.

2. The Satluj, the Beas, the Ravi, the Chenab and the Jhelum join together to enter the Indus near Karachi in Pakistan.

3. Amritsar is located on the water divide between the Indus and the Ganga river system.

4. River manjara which is a tributary of river Godavari originates near jamkhed hills in Mharashtra. Nijam- Sagar dam is located on this river

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Q. Solve this crossword puzzle with the help of given clues.
Across
1. Nagarjuna Sagar is a river valley project. Name the river.
2. The longest river of India.
3. The river which originates from a place known as Beas Kund.
4. The river which rises in the Betul district of MP and flows westwards.
5. The river which was known as the "Sorrow" of West Bengal.
6. The river on which the reservoir for Indira Gandhi canal has been built.
7. The river whose source lies near Rohtang Pass.
8. The longest river of Peninsular India.
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9. A tributary of Indus originating from Himachal Pradesh.
10. The river flowing through fault, drains into the Arabian Sea.
11. A river of south India, which receives rain water both in summer and winter.
12. A river which flows through Ladakh, Gilgit and Paldstan.
13. An important river of the Indian desert.
14. The river which joins Chenab in Pakistan.
15. A river which rises at Yamunotri glacier.
Q. A tributary of river Indus which flows through Ladakh is

a. Shyok
b. Chenab
c. Satluj
d. Beas
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