Which of the following rivers originates from the Himalayas?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ganga.
Rivers originating from the Himalayas are typically snow-fed, perennial, and flow through northern India. Among the major Himalayan rivers are:
- Ganga - Originates from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
- Indus - Emerges near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet.
- Brahmaputra - Starts from the Angsi Glacier in Tibet.
- Yamuna - Springs from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
- Sutlej - Originates near Mount Kailash in Tibet.
These rivers sustain agriculture, biodiversity, and human livelihoods across their basins in South Asia.