Which of the following rivers has its origin and mouth outside India, but passes through India?

Correct option is C

Ans. (C) Indus

Explanation:

The Indus River originates in Tibet (China) and flows through India (in Jammu and Kashmir) before passing through Pakistan and emptying into the Arabian Sea. It is a transnational river, shared by India and Pakistan.

Information Booster:

• The Indus River is approximately 3,180 kilometers long, making it one of the longest rivers in the world.
• It is historically significant for being the lifeline of the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's oldest urban cultures.
• The Indus Waters Treaty (1960) between India and Pakistan regulates the sharing of water from the river and its tributaries.
• The river flows through four countries: Tibet (China), India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Tributaries of the Indus River:

• Jhelum
• Chenab
• Ravi
• Beas
• Sutlej