UPSC Prelims 2006·GS1·geography·indian geography

From north towards South, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India?

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  1. AShyok - Spiti - Zaskar - Satluj
  2. BShyok - Zaskar - Spiti - SatlujCorrect
  3. CZaskar - Shyok - Satluj - Spiti
  4. DZaskar - Satluj - Shyok - Spiti

Explanation

To determine the correct sequence from north to south, we look at the geographical location of these Himalayan rivers. Shyok is the northernmost river among the options. It flows through the Karakoram range in northern Ladakh and is a tributary of the Indus. Zaskar is located south of the Shyok. It flows through the Zanskar range in Ladakh before joining the Indus from the south. Spiti is located further south in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a major tributary of the Satluj and flows through the Spiti Valley. Satluj is the southernmost river in this list. It enters India from Tibet and flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Therefore, the correct geographical sequence from north to south is Shyok, Zaskar, Spiti, and Satluj. This makes Option B the correct answer.
geography: From north towards South, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India?

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