Which river originates in the Machoi glacier near the Zoji La pass?

Drass
Tair
Kishanganga
Shyok

The correct answer is: C. Kishanganga

The Kishanganga River is a tributary of the Jhelum River in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It originates in the Machoi glacier near the Zoji La pass in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The river flows for about 200 kilometers (120 mi) before joining the Jhelum River near Baramulla.

The Kishanganga River is a major source of irrigation and hydroelectric power in Jammu and Kashmir. The river is also a popular destination for white-water rafting and kayaking.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option A, Drass, is a town in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is not a river.
  • Option B, Tair, is a village in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is not a river.
  • Option D, Shyok, is a river in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It does not originate in the Machoi glacier near the Zoji La pass.