The Himalayas are the source of which of the following rivers? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Himalayas are the source of which of the following rivers?

A. All of the above

B. Indus

C. Ganges

D. Brahmaputra

Answer: Option A

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The Himalayas are the source of the Ganges, Indus, and Brahmaputra rivers, among others[reference:178].

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