In which water body do several Himalayan tributaries like Shyok, Gilgit, Shigar, Gasting and Dras meet and finally emerge from the hills near Attock where it receives the Kabul River?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Indus river system.
Several Himalayan tributaries such as Shyok, Gilgit, Shigar, Gasting, and Dras merge into the Indus River System, which is one of the longest river systems in the world. These tributaries originate in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas and eventually join the Indus River. Near Attock (in present-day Pakistan), the Indus emerges from the mountains and is joined by the Kabul River. This river system plays a vital role in supporting irrigation, agriculture, and hydropower in northwestern India and Pakistan. It is a lifeline of the northwestern subcontinent.
Other Options:
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Godavari River System – Flows in central and southern India.
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Brahmaputra River System – Originates in Tibet, flows through northeast India, different tributaries.
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Mahanadi River System – A peninsular river, flows in Chhattisgarh and Odisha.