Question

Regarding tributaries of the Yamuna River, which of the following is correct?

1. Ken, Betwa, Sindh, and Chambal originate from the Peninsular Plateau.

2. Tons River, the largest tributary of Yamuna, originates from the Bandarpunch range.

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both 1 and 2

• Correct Answer: Option C - Both 1 and 2

• Statement 1: Ken, Betwa, Sindh, and Chambal are indeed tributaries of the Yamuna that originate from the Peninsular Plateau, specifically from the Vindhya and Aravalli ranges. These rivers flow northward from the central Indian plateau before joining the Yamuna.

• Statement 2: The Tons River is the largest tributary of the Yamuna in terms of water flow. It originates from the Bandarpunch massif in the Garhwal Himalayas. The Bandarpunch peak (meaning "monkey's tail") is a significant mountain in the western Garhwal Himalayas from which the Tons River emerges before flowing down to meet the Yamuna.