Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Chenab River originates and ends within the same country.
2.The Chenab Bridge connects Dugga and Bakkal stations.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chenab River originates in India but flows into Pakistan before joining the Indus River. Specifically, it flows through the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir, India, into the plains of Punjab, Pakistan, before ultimately flowing into the Indus River.

Statement 2 is correct. Key stations along the Chanb Bridge route are – Reasi, Bakkal, Dugga, and Sawlakote—located in Reasi district, Jammu & Kashmir.

Source: AIR


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