SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The name of the largest river in this region?
A
Tapi River
B
Luni
C
Indus River
D
Sutlej River
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert of northwest India. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range, near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert, and ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, after travelling a distance of 495 km (308 mi).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Luni Basin extends over parts of Ajmer, Barmer, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Sirohi and Udaipur Districts. The total catchment area of the Basin is 37, 796.37 km2. Luni River Basin lies to the west of the Aravali hills and forms part of the mid-west alluvial plain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Option B-The Luni river or the Lavanavari river is considered to be the largest river flowing through the Thar Desert located in Rajasthan. This river is a non-perennial river and originates near Ajmer in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli range.

Detailed explanation-4: -In north-western India, the Luni is the largest river in the Thar Desert. It originates in the Pushkar valley of the Aravalli Range near Ajmer, passes through the southeastern portion of the Thar Desert, and after traveling a distance of 495 km, ends in the marshy lands of Rann of Kutch in Gujarat.

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