Which of the following rivers flows through Rajasthan?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Luni

Explanation:

• Luni River is the only major river that flows through Rajasthan, specifically across the Thar Desert.
• It originates from the Aravalli Range (near Ajmer, Naga Hills) in Rajasthan.
• It flows in a south-west direction and ends in the marshy lands of the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
• The river has saline water, especially in the lower course, making it unfit for drinking.
• Major tributaries: Jawai, Sukri, Bandi, Sagi — important for seasonal flow.

Information Booster:

• Also called the "Salt River" due to high salinity.
• It is a seasonal river (ephemeral), flowing mainly during the monsoon.
• Provides crucial irrigation support in the arid western Rajasthan region.
• It follows an inland drainage pattern, a rare feature.
• Major cities along the Luni: Pali, Balotra, Barmer.

Additional Knowledge:
Teesta (Option a)

• Originates from Tso Lhamo Lake, North Sikkim.
• Flows through West Bengal and enters Bangladesh.
• Tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
• Involved in the Teesta Water Dispute between India and Bangladesh.

Tapi (Option b)

• Originates from the Satpura Range, Multai, Madhya Pradesh.
• Flows westward through Maharashtra and Gujarat into the Arabian Sea.
• Major cities: Surat, Jalgaon, Bhusawal.

Jhelum (Option d)

• Originates from Verinag Spring, Jammu & Kashmir.
• Flows through Srinagar and the Kashmir Valley, entering Pakistan.
• Tributary of the Indus River.
• Known for Uri and Kishanganga Hydroelectric Projects.
• Does not flow through Rajasthan.