Question

Which river originates from Rakshastal Lake near Mount Kailash?

• A. Chenab
• B. Satluj
• C. Beas
• D. Ravi

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Satluj

• Correct Answer: Option B - Satluj

• The Satluj (also spelled as Sutlej) River originates from Rakshastal Lake near Mount Kailash in Tibet. Rakshastal Lake is located close to Lake Manasarovar and is considered sacred in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The Satluj is one of the major rivers of the Indus river system and one of the five rivers that give Punjab its name (Punjab means "land of five rivers").

• It's the longest of the five rivers of Punjab

• It flows through Tibet, India, and Pakistan

• After originating from Rakshastal Lake, it flows through Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in India before entering Pakistan

• The river is of historical importance and is mentioned in the Rigveda