What is the name of the river which originates from the Shivalik range near a place called Dagshai in Solan district?

Saraswati
Ghaggar
Tangri
Markanda

The correct answer is: D. Markanda

The Markanda River is a tributary of the Yamuna River in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It originates from the Shivalik range near a place called Dagshai in Solan district. The river flows through the districts of Solan, Sirmaur, and Kurukshetra before joining the Yamuna near Pehowa. The Markanda River is a perennial river and is an important source of irrigation and drinking water for the people of the region.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Saraswati is a mythical river that is said to have dried up.
  • Ghaggar is a river that originates in the Himalayas and flows through the states of Haryana and Punjab.
  • Tangri is a river that originates in the Shivalik range and flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana.
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