GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Man Sarovar Lake
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Mani Mahesh Lake
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Bradonsar Lake
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Kamru Nag Lake
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is option 3, i.e Rakshastal Lake. River Sutlej originates from Rakshastal Lake. Rakshastal Lake is located near Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash. Sutlej River is also known as Shatadru (Ancient name).
Detailed explanation-2: -Sutlej River, Ancient Greek Zaradros, Sanskrit Shutudri or Shatadru, longest of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give the Punjab (meaning “Five Rivers”) its name. It rises on the north slope of the Himalayas in Lake La’nga in southwestern Tibet, at an elevation above 15, 000 feet (4, 600 metres).
Detailed explanation-3: -The holy mountain and the sacred lake, Mansarovar, are located in Tibet, routes from Uttarakhand connect it with India. Pilgrims from India can reach Mount Kailash through the Lipulekh pass in Kumaon.