With reference to the Chenab River, consider the following statements: 1. The Chenab is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Himachal Pradesh. 2. The river flows directly into the Ganga after passing through the Jammu region. 3. The Marusudar is its largest right-bank tributary. 4. Baglihar Dam is located on the Chenab River near Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 1, 3 and 4 only

[C] 2, 3 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Chenab originates from the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Chenab does not flow into the Ganga; it flows into the Indus River in Pakistan.
Statement 3 is correct: Marusudar is the largest right-bank tributary of the Chenab.
Statement 4 is correct: Baglihar Dam is indeed located near Ramban in Jammu and Kashmir on the Chenab River.

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