Which of the following places is the origin of river Indus?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chemayungdung Glacier.
The Indus River begins its journey from the Chemayungdung Glacier, located near Mount Kailash in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It then flows through Ladakh (India) and Pakistan, finally emptying into the Arabian Sea.
Why Not the Other Options?
Bokhar Chu:
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This is a tributary of the Sutlej River, not the Indus River.
Gangotri Glacier:
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The Bhagirathi River, the main tributary of the Ganges (Ganga), originates here—not the Indus.
Zemu Glacier:
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This glacier is the source of the Teesta River in Sikkim, not related to the Indus.