UPPSC 2020 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following is a trans-Himalayan river?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Sutlej

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sutlej”.

The Sutlej is a trans-Himalayan river. It originates from the Tibetan Plateau and flows through India into Pakistan.

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