With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one

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With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?

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Correct Answer: A — ChenabStep-by-step Solution:The Indus river system: Indus originates in Tibet. Its main tributaries in India are Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.Jhelum and Ravi join Chenab. Beas joins Sutlej. Then Sutlej and Chenab join to form Panjnad (10 miles north of Uch Sharif). The combined stream runs southwest and joins the Indus directly at Mithankot.Thus, Chenab is the river that receives Jhelum and Ravi and then joins the Indus directly (via Panjnad). ✓Why other options are incorrect:Option B (Jhelum): Jhelum joins Chenab, not Indus directly.Option C (Ravi): Ravi joins Chenab, not Indus directly.Option D (Sutlej): Sutlej joins Chenab to form Panjnad, then Indus; it does not join Indus directly.Key Concept: The Indus Water Treaty (1960) between India and Pakistan allocates the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India and the three western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan, with some usage rights. The Panjnad river is formed by the confluence of Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum, and Chenab.

With reference to the Indus river system, of the following four rivers, three of them pour into one of them which joins the Indus direct. Among the following, which one is such river that joins the Indus direct?

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