GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many major rivers flow through Himachal Pradesh?
A
2
B
3
C
4
D
5
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The drainage system of Himachal Pradesh has five rivers-the Chandrabhaga or Chenab, the Sutlej, Ravi, Yamuna, and the Beas . These are perennial rivers fed either by a glacier or rainfall.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Beas River (Sanskrit: Vipāśā; Hyphasis in Ancient Greek) is a river in north India. The river rises in the Himalayas in central Himachal Pradesh, India, and flows for some 470 kilometres (290 mi) to the Sutlej River in the Indian state of Punjab.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj, and Yamuna. Rivers in Himachal Pradesh: The perennial rivers found in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh are Beas, Chenab, Ravi, Satluj, and Yamuna. Beas river arises from the Pir Panjal range near the Rohtang pass.

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