GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
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What the total distance covered by river Satluj in Himachal Pradesh?
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790 km
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600 km
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1590 km
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320 km
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -From Shipki La Pass at an altitude of 6, 608 m, Sutlej river enters Himachal Pradesh and flows in the South-Westerly direction through Kinnaur, Shimla, Kullu, Solan, Mandi and Bilaspur districts. Its total length is 1, 448 km and in Himachal Pradesh, it covers a length of 320 km.
Detailed explanation-2: -The river drains an area of 22, 760 km2, and covers a length of 309 km.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Chenab River (Vedic name Askni), the largest river (in terms of volume of water) is formed after the meeting of two streams namely, Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi, in Lahaul.
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