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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Constable (English) - 30 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q33

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Which of the following is the largest tributary of the Indus river?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chenab River

  • The largest tributary of the Indus River is the Chenab River. It is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga, which join at Tandi near Keylong in Himachal Pradesh.
  •  It is also known as Chandrabhaga.
  • The Chenab River joins the Indus River in Pakistan and is one of the major rivers contributing to the Indus basin's flow.
  • The river flows for 1,180 km before entering Pakistan.
  • The major left bank tributaries of the Indus river are Jhelum, Chenab, Beas, Sutlej, and Zanskar.