The Indus River System


 
 
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The Indus River System

The Indus River System:

Indus river rises from China (Tibet) near Mansarowar lake. It flows westwards and enters India in the Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir. Several tributaries, like the Zanskar, Nubra, Shyok and Hunza join it in the Kashmir region. The Indus flows through Baltistan and Gilgit and emerges from the mountains at Attock.  The Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum join together to enter the Indus near Mithankot in Pakistan. The Indus flows Southwards till it reaches the Arabian sea East of Karachi port in Pakistan. .Indus has a total length of 2900 km; it is one of the longest rivers of the world. A Little over a third of the Indus basin is located in India in states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

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Question : 1

Consider the following statements :

A. Indus Water Treaty was signed in the year 1970 between India and Pakistan.

B. According to Indus Water Treaty, India can use only 20 per cent of the total water carried by Indus river system.

Which of the following is correct ?

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

Indus river is joined by many tributaries in the Kashmir region. Which of the following is not a tributary of the Indus?

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

Indus river rises in Tibet. It enters India in which of the following districts of Jammu and Kashmir?

Right Option : C
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