With reference to the Ghaggar River, consider the following statements: 1. The Ghaggar River originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and eventually vanishes into the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. 2. The river flows perennially and supports irrigation throughout the year in both India and Pakistan. 3. The Hakra River in Pakistan is believed to be the extension of the Ghaggar River, and together they are often referred to as the Ghaggar-Hakra River. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 3 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 2 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Ghaggar River originates in the Shivalik Hills and flows through Haryana and Rajasthan, disappearing into the Thar Desert.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The river is intermittent and flows only during the monsoon season, not perennially.
Statement 3 is correct: The Hakra River in Pakistan is considered the downstream continuation of the Ghaggar, together forming the Ghaggar-Hakra River system.

Source– TOI

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