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

AJhelum River

BChenab River

CRavi River

DSatluj River

Answer:

B. Chenab River

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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