Which of the following is/are the right-hand tributaries of Indus river?
1. Jhelum
2. Shyok
3. Swat
4. Gilgit
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
1 and 2 only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect Answer1, 2 and 4 only
Incorrect Answer2, 3 and 4 only
Correct AnswerExplanation:
Left hand tributaries of Indus River:
The Zaskar river, Suru river, Soan river, Jhelum river, Chenab river, Ravi river, Beas river, Satluj river, Panjnad river are its major left-bank tributaries.
Right hand tributaries of Indus river:
The Shyok river, Gilgit river, Hunza river, Swat river, Kunnar river, Kurram river and Kabul river are its major right-bank tributaries.
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By: Abhishek Sharma