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    The river which has its source outside India is
    Question

    The river which has its source outside India is

    A.

    Ravi

    B.

    Beas

    C.

    Jhelum

    D.

    Brahmaputra

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Brahmaputra 
    Explanation:
    · The Brahmaputra River is a transboundary river that originates in the Angsi Glacier of the Kailash Range, near Lake Manasarovar, in southwestern Tibet (China).
    · Known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, it flows through China before entering India in Arunachal Pradesh, and then flows through Assam before entering Bangladesh and finally draining into the Bay of Bengal.
    · Its source lies outside the political boundaries of India. 
    Information Booster:
    · The Brahmaputra is a major river system in Asia and is one of the longest in the world.
    · The Indus and Sutlej rivers also have their sources near the Kailash Range in Tibet, making them other notable transboundary rivers flowing into India.
    · In India, the Brahmaputra is known for its wide channel, high sediment load, and devastating floods, particularly during the monsoon season. 
    Additional Knowledge: (a) Ravi
    · The Ravi River originates in the Bara Bhangal region of the Dhauladhar Range in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, which is within India.
    · It is one of the five major rivers of the Indus River System in the Punjab region. 
    (b) Beas
    · The Beas River originates at Beas Kund, near the Rohtang Pass in the Pir Panjal Range, in Himachal Pradesh, which is within India.
    · It is a tributary of the Sutlej River. 
    (c) Jhelum
    · The Jhelum River originates from a magnificent spring called Verinag, located at the foothills of the Pir Panjal ranges in Jammu and Kashmir, within India.
    · It is a tributary of the Chenab River. 

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