Question

Given below are two statements:
Statements I: The Indus river system comprises Chenab, Jhelum and Beas.
Statements II: The Ganga river system comprises Ravi, Sutlej and Krishna.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• C. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
• D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the accuracy of the given statements regarding the river systems of the Indus and Ganga, we need to analyze each statement separately based on geographical knowledge.

1. Statement I: The Indus river system comprises Chenab, Jhelum, and Beas.
   • The Indus river system is one of the major river systems in the Indian subcontinent. It primarily includes the following major tributary rivers: Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.
   • Therefore, Statement I is correct as it correctly lists some of the rivers under the Indus river system.
2. Statement II: The Ganga river system comprises Ravi, Sutlej, and Krishna.
   • The Ganga river system consists of various tributaries including Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, and Kosi, among others. However, Ravi and Sutlej are part of the Indus river system, and Krishna is a distinct river system on its own in peninsular India.
   • Therefore, Statement II is incorrect because Ravi, Sutlej, and Krishna do not belong to the Ganga river system.

Based on this analysis, the most appropriate answer is: Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.