Question

    Which river originates from Rakshastal's northwestern tip

    near Mansarovar?
    A Sutlej River Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Narmada River Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ravi River Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Tapti River Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Sutlej River (also known by the Tibetan name Langqen Zangbo in this region) originates at Rakshastal's northwestern tip near Mansarovar. The river flows through Shimla and Bilaspur before entering Punjab from Bhakra village, where the Bhakra Dam (one of the world's tallest straight gravity dams) has been built across it.

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