Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List-I (River) | List-II (Tributary) |
|---|---|
| A. Indus | 1. Seti |
| B. Ghaghra | 2. Dhansiri |
| C. Brahmaputra | 3. Bhavani |
| D. Kaveri | 4. Nubra |
A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
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UPSC CBI DSP LDCE – 2023
– **Indus River:** Major tributaries include the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Beas (the Panjnad), and also mountain tributaries like the Shyok, Zanskar, Hunza, Gilgit, etc. Nubra is a well-known tributary of the Shyok River, which itself is a major tributary of the Indus River. Thus, Nubra is indirectly a tributary of the Indus. (A-4)
– **Ghaghra River:** A major left-bank tributary of the Ganges. Its important tributaries include the Karnali (main stream), Seti, Bheri, Rapti, and Sharda (Kali). Seti is a tributary of the Ghaghra. (B-1)
– **Brahmaputra River:** Known as the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, it enters India as the Siang and then becomes the Brahmaputra. Major tributaries include Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri, Kameng, Manas, Sankosh, Teesta, and in Bangladesh, the Jamuna joins the Padma (Ganges). Dhansiri is a significant south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra in Assam. (C-2)
– **Kaveri River:** A major river in South India. Its tributaries include the Harangi, Hemavati, Lakshmana Tirtha, Kabini, Bhavani, Noyyal, and Amaravathi. Bhavani is a major tributary of the Kaveri. (D-3)