The correct answer is C. 5
The five perennial rivers that flow through Himachal Pradesh are:
- The Beas
- The Sutlej
- The Ravi
- The Chenab
- The Yamuna
The Beas is the largest river in Himachal Pradesh. It originates in the Dhauladhar Range and flows through the Kangra Valley before joining the Sutlej River in Punjab. The Sutlej is the second largest river in Himachal Pradesh. It originates in the Kinnaur district and flows through the Kullu Valley before joining the Indus River in Pakistan. The Ravi is the third largest river in Himachal Pradesh. It originates in the Chamba district and flows through the Kangra Valley before joining the Chenab River in Punjab. The Chenab is the fourth largest river in Himachal Pradesh. It originates in the Lahaul and Spiti district and flows through the Chamba district before joining the Indus River in Pakistan. The Yamuna is the fifth largest river in Himachal Pradesh. It originates in the Garhwal Himalayas and flows through the Shimla district before joining the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh.
The rivers of Himachal Pradesh are a vital source of water for irrigation, drinking, and hydroelectric power. They are also a popular destination for tourists, who enjoy fishing, boating, and white-water rafting.