Q. With reference to the Tawi River, consider the following statements:
1.It is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River.
2.The Tawi River flows through the city of Jammu and divides it into two parts.
3.The river originates in Himachal Pradesh.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Tawi is indeed a left-bank tributary of the Chenab River.
  • Statement 2 is correct: It flows through Jammu city, dividing it into two segments.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: The Tawi River does not originate in Himachal Pradesh. It originates from the Kailash Kund glacier (also known as Kali Kund) near Bhaderwah in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir

Source- TH

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