Question

With respect to the Beas River, identify the correct statements:

1. It meets the Satluj River at Harike.

2. The Beas Water Tribunal was formed in 1986.

3. It flows partly through Pakistan.

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 1 and 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 2

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 and 2

• The Beas River is one of the five major rivers of Punjab and is a significant tributary of the Indus River system.

• It meets the Satluj River at Harike - True
  The Beas River originates in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh and flows through Punjab. It meets the Satluj River at Harike Pattan in Punjab, forming an important confluence.

• The Beas Water Tribunal was formed in 1986 - True
  The Beas Water Tribunal was indeed formed in 1986 to resolve water sharing disputes between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.

• It flows partly through Pakistan - False
  Unlike some other rivers of the Indus system (like Satluj, Chenab, Ravi), the Beas River flows entirely within India. It joins the Satluj before that river crosses into Pakistan.