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Which river system includes the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej?

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Linking a fact to its basin, location and defining characteristic is more useful than memorising a bare name. This approach supports direct MCQs, matching questions, map work and elimination-based reasoning. Option A (“Beas”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Ganga”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Brahmaputra”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Indus matches the exact hydrological and locational clue.

ABeas
BIndus
CGanga
DBrahmaputra
Correct Answer: IndusYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Indus The Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej form the principal eastern tributary group of the Indus river system. These rivers drain the northwestern Himalayan region and Punjab plains before their waters ultimately join the Indus. Their historical names and interrelationships are common competitive-exam topics. - Option A — Beas: The Beas is one tributary within the Indus system, not the parent river system. - Option C — Ganga: Ganga tributaries include Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi and Son. - Option D — Brahmaputra: Major Brahmaputra tributaries include Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri and Manas. Exam Takeaway: Jhelum–Chenab–Ravi–Beas–Sutlej are the five major Indus tributaries.

Important Notes

  • Indus rises in the Tibetan region near the Kailash range and flows through Ladakh before entering Pakistan and reaching the Arabian Sea.
  • Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej form the best known tributary sequence of the Indus system in northwestern India.
  • Beas joins Sutlej at Harike in Punjab. Sutlej later combines with other Punjab rivers before their waters reach the Indus.
  • Indus tributaries should not be confused with Ganga tributaries such as Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi and Son.
  • Vitasta is the ancient name of Jhelum, Asikni or Chandrabhaga refers to Chenab, Vipasha to Beas and Shutudri to Sutlej.

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