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Drainage — Social Studies STD 9 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social StudiesDrainage5 Marks
Question
Name three main Himalayan river systems. Give two tributaries of each.
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Answer

The three main Himalayan river systems are:
  1. Indus River System: It is the longest Himalayan river. It originates in Tibet and flows to India and then Pakistan. Its tributaries are Jhelem and Chenab.
  2. Ganga River system: It is the longest river of India. It originates in Uttrakhand and flows to Bangladesh. Its two tributaries are Yamuna and Kosi.
  3. Brahmaputra River System: It is the largest river of India. It flows in China, India and Bangladesh. Its two tributaries are Lohit and Manas.

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