Which of the following statements regarding the Indus River System is/are correct? 1. The Indus River originates near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash range. 2. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers near Tandi in Himachal Pradesh. 3. The Beas River joins the Indus River directly near Harike in Punjab. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

The Indus originates near Bokhar Chu in the Kailash range and is known as Singi Khamban in Tibet.
The Chenab, also called Chandrabhaga, is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi, Himachal Pradesh.
The Beas River joins the Satluj River, not the Indus directly. This confluence occurs near Harike in Punjab. The Satluj later becomes part of the Panjnad before merging with the Indus.

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