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Which seasonal river rises in the Shivalik Hills and disappears in the dry plains of Rajasthan?

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This question examines an important river-or-lake fact: “Which river flows through the Thar Desert and has no outlet to the sea?” The correct answer is Ghaggar. The Ghaggar River (known as Hakra in Pakistan) flows through the Thar Desert and eventually disappears (dries up) in the desert - it has no outlet to any sea. This makes it an endorheic river. It originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and flows through Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Rivers and lakes are central components of the hydrological cycle and physical geography. A river system includes its source, tributaries, distributaries, drainage basin, watershed, channel, floodplain, delta or estuary and final outlet.

ALuni
BGhaggar
CBanas
DSabarmati
Correct Answer: GhaggarYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Ghaggar The Ghaggar is a seasonal river that rises in the Shivalik Hills and flows through Haryana and Punjab before weakening in the dry plains of Rajasthan. Its channel continues toward the Hakra region across the international border, but present-day flow usually disappears before reaching the sea. - Option A — Luni: The Luni rises in the Aravalli region near Pushkar and flows southwest toward the Rann of Kutch. - Option C — Banas: The Banas flows eastward across Rajasthan and joins the Chambal. - Option D — Sabarmati: The Sabarmati rises in the Aravalli Hills and reaches the Gulf of Khambhat. Exam Takeaway: Ghaggar rises in the Shivaliks and disappears in the dry plains of Rajasthan.

Important Notes

  • Ghaggar is a rain fed seasonal river originating in the Shivalik Hills. Its discharge varies greatly with the monsoon.
  • The river flows through Haryana and Punjab before entering northern Rajasthan, where its surface flow generally disappears in the arid terrain.
  • Ghaggar in India is connected with the dry Hakra channel farther west. The Ghaggar Hakra system is important in archaeological and palaeochannel studies.
  • Ghaggar should not be confused with Luni. Ghaggar comes from the Shivaliks, whereas Luni rises near Pushkar in the Aravalli region.
  • Banas joins the Chambal and belongs to the Yamuna drainage system, while Sabarmati reaches the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Khambhat.

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