Question

Which of the following rivers originates near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet and flows westward initially?

• A. Ganga
• B. Yamuna
• C. Indus
• D. Brahmaputra

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Indus

• Correct Answer: Option C - Indus

• The Indus River is the correct answer as it originates near Lake Mansarovar in Tibet and initially flows in a westward direction. The Indus River begins its journey from the vicinity of Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash in Tibet, at the Bokhar Chu glacier (Senge Khabab or "Lion's Mouth").

• After origination, the Indus flows northwest through Tibet and then takes a sharp westward turn, entering India through the Ladakh region. It continues its westward flow through Jammu and Kashmir before turning southwest to enter Pakistan.

• The other options don't match this description:

• Ganga (Option A): Originates from Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows southeastward

• Yamuna (Option B): Originates from Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows southeast

• Brahmaputra (Option D): While it does originate in Tibet (from Angsi Glacier near Mount Kailash), it flows eastward initially before turning south and then west into India

• The Indus is one of the longest rivers in Asia (about 3,180 km) and forms the backbone of Pakistan's water resources, ultimately emptying into the Arabian Sea.