Question

Which river is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga streams near Tandi in Himachal Pradesh?

• A. Jhelum River
• B. Chenab River
• C. Ravi River
• D. Satluj River

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Chenab River

• Correct Answer: Option B - Chenab River

• The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of two streams - the Chandra and the Bhaga - near Tandi in Himachal Pradesh.

• The Chandra stream originates from the Chandra Lake in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh.

• The Bhaga stream rises from Suraj Tal (lake) near the Baralacha Pass.

• These two streams meet at Tandi village in Lahaul Valley at an elevation of about 2,286 meters.

• After the confluence, the river is called "Chandrabhaga" which is eventually known as the Chenab.

• The Chenab is one of the five major rivers of Punjab (the others being Jhelum, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej).

• It flows through Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab in India before entering Pakistan.

• It is one of the major tributaries of the Indus River system.