Question

Identify the tributary of river Sindhu which originates near Mansarovar and flows west-ward.
A. Jhelum
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej

Answer 1

Hint:
1. It is the longest of the five rivers in northern India and Pakistan that pass through the historic crossroads of the Punjab region. It is the Sindhu River's eastern most tributary.
2. The bhakra dam is constructed across the river to provide the surrounding areas with irrigation and other facilities.

Complete answer:
Option A. Jhelum: Jhelum is the main and westernmost river and flows through the district of Jhelum. It is a Sindhu River tributary and has a total length of around 480 miles (774 kilometers). Before entering Pakistan from Kashmir through a deep narrow gorge, it flows through Srinagar and Wular Lake. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option B. Ravi: A transboundary river crossing northwestern India and East Pakistan is the Ravi River. It's one of six rivers in the Punjab Region of the Indus System. It is an Indian and Pakistani cross-border river, an integral part of the Sindhu River System, and forms the headwaters of the Sindhu Basin. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C. Chenab: Chenab, one of the Punjab region's five main rivers, is a major river flowing across India and Pakistan. Under the terms of the Indus Waters Treaty, the waters of the Chenab have been assigned to Pakistan. The river is formed by the confluence at Tandi of two rivers, Chandra and Bhaga. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D. Sutlej: The Sutlej source is west of the Lake Rakshastal catchment area in Tibet. At first the nascent river flows west-northwest for approximately 260 kilometers (160 mi) under the Tibetan to Shipki La pass, entering India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. For around 360 kilometers, it then has its main knee going west-southwest. Hence, this option is correct.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:
i) The Sindhu is the longest river of Pakistan.
ii) Sindhu is a name for the Indus River, a major river in Pakistan, India and China