The Himalayas are the source of which major river systems? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Himalayas are the source of which major river systems?
A. Indus Basin and Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna
B. Amazon and Nile
C. Yangtze and Huang He
D. Mekong and Irrawaddy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Himalayas are the source of several large perennial rivers, most of which combine into two larger river systems: the Indus Basin and the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna[reference:17].

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Practice More Mountains and Mountain Ranges Questions

Question #1
The Tapti River originates in the eastern-central part of which range?
A. Western Ghats
B. Satpura Range
C. Aravalli Range
D. Vindhya Range

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Tapti River originates in the eastern-central part of the Satpura Range[reference:63].

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Question #2
The average elevation of the Outer Himalayas is:
A. 2,000-3,000 meters
B. 500-900 meters
C. 1,400-2,000 meters
D. 900-1,400 meters

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Outer Himalayas have an average elevation of about 900-1,400 meters[reference:136].

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Question #3
Which of the following is NOT part of the Himalayas?
A. Pir Panjal
B. Aravalli
C. Dhauladhar
D. Zaskar Range

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is an ancient mountain range in western India, entirely separate from the Himalayas.

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