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Which of the following tributaries of the Indus River originates near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and flows through the Chamba valley?
A. Sutlej
B. Beas
C. Ravi✓ Correct Answer
D. Chenab
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Ravi River originates near the Bara Bhangal area west of the Rohtang Pass and flows through the scenic Chamba valley before entering Punjab. It serves as one of the vital eastern rivers of the Indus river basin governed by the Indus Waters Treaty. The Beas River rises near the Beas Kund on the southern face of the Rohtang Pass.
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