Consider the following facts of the rivers of the Indus system :
- 1. The Satluj originates in Tibet where it is known as Langchen Khambab
- 2. The Satluj is a classic example of an antecedent river
- 3. The Jhelum is the largest tributary of the Indus System
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2 only
3 only
1 and 2
2 and 3
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– Statement 2 is correct: The Satluj river is a classic example of an antecedent river because it maintained its course and cut deep gorges through the Himalayas as they were uplifting.
– Statement 3 is incorrect: The Jhelum is an important tributary of the Indus, but it is not considered the largest. The largest tributary in terms of discharge is often considered the Chenab, while the Satluj is the longest tributary.