Arrange the following primary tributaries of the Indus River system in sequential order from North to South based on the latitude of their origins:
- 1Jhelum River
- 2Chenab River
- 3Ravi River
- 4Sutlej River
Answer
The correct sequential order of the Indus tributaries from North to South is Jhelum River, Chenab River, Ravi River, and Sutlej River.
The correct sequence from North to South starts with the Jhelum River (originating in Verinag, Kashmir Valley), followed by the Chenab River (originating near Bara-lacha La in Himachal Pradesh), then the Ravi River (originating near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh), and concludes with the Sutlej River (originating near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet and entering Himachal Pradesh), representing a clear north-to-south gradient.
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Key Concept
Indus River System Spatial Distribution and Tributary Hierarchy