2009 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies
Question 41: Geography
Which one of the following rivers does not originate in India ?
aBeas
bChenab
cRavi
dSutlej
AnswerThe answer is (d).
The Sutlej rises in Tibet, near Lake Rakshastal close to Mansarovar, and enters India through the Shipki La pass in Himachal Pradesh. The Beas rises near the Rohtang Pass, the Ravi in the Himachal Himalaya near Bara Bhangal, and the Chenab is formed by the Chandra and Bhaga rivers that meet at Tandi in Lahaul. All three of those begin in India.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) The Beas rises near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh.
- (b) The Chenab is formed in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, by the Chandra and Bhaga.
- (c) The Ravi rises in the Himachal Himalaya.
- (d) Right: the Sutlej originates in Tibet, not India.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2009, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.