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Q54
(IAS/2009)
Geography › Indian Physical Geography › Himalayan river systems
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Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India ?
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D
Explanation
Among the four rivers, the Sutlej alone has its headwaters outside present-day India: it rises from the Manasarovar–Rakas (Rakshastal) lakes on the Tibetan plateau (near Mount Kailash) and then enters India, so its source lies in Tibet/China [1]. By contrast, the Beas originates from Beas Kund near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh [2]; the Ravi rises west of Rohtang in the Kullu/Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh [2]; and the Chenab is formed by the Chandra and Bhaga streams in the Lahaul/Bara-Lacha Pass area of Himachal Pradesh before flowing westward [3]. Therefore the river that does not originate in India is Sutlej (option 4).
Sources
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > Table 3.3 > p. 18
- [2] INDIA PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT, Geography Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 3: Drainage System > The Indus System > p. 21
- [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > The Chenab (Asikni) > p. 10
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