Question

Which river flows through Ladakh, Gilgit and Pakistan?

 Option A: Kaveri
Option B: Narmada
Option C: Indus
Option D: Brahmaputra

Answer 1

Hint: There are two types of river systems in India namely, the Himalayan river system and the Peninsular river system. Sindhu, Ganga, Brahmaputra, Satluj, Beas and Ravi are the part of the Himalayan river system. Krishna, Kaveri, Mahanadi, Godavari, Narmada and tapi are the part of the peninsular river system.

Complete Step by Step answer: Option A: Kaveri (Cauvery) originates from Brahmagiri hills of Kodagu district of Karnataka and drains into the Bay of bengal. This river carries its water with less variation comparative to other peninsular rivers throughout the year. Kaveri does not flow through Ladakh, Gilgit and Pakistan. This is an incorrect answer to this question.

Option B: Narmada river rises in Amarkantak plateau. It flows through a rift valley. This river flows through the state of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. It is also called the lifeline of Gujrat and MP. Narmada river drains into the Arabian Sea. Narmada river does not flow through Ladakh, Gilgit and Pakistan. This is an incorrect answer to this question.

Option C: Indus river originates from Mansarovar lake in Tibet plateau. This river flows through China, India and Pakistan and it drains into Arabian Sea. Indus river is one of the major and the longest river in Pakistan. The Indus river flows through Ladakh, Gilgit and Pakistan. This is the correct answer to this question.

Option D: Brahmaputra river originates from Angsi glacier of Mansarovar. Brahmaputra river does not flow through Ladakh, Gilgit and Pakistan. This is an incorrect answer to this question.

Option C is the correct answer to this question because it is the Indus river which flows through Ladakh, Gilgit and Pakistan.

Note: Both Indus and Brahmaputra rivers originate from Mansarovar lake in Tibet plateau. Mansarovar lake is also known as Manas Sarovar. It is a freshwater lake which is situated in high altitude.