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Created by Turbolearn AI Indus River System The Indus River System, also known as the Sindhu River System, is a major river system in Asia. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through India and Pakistan before emptying into the Arabian Sea. Indus River Length: 2,880 km 1, 790mi...

Created by Turbolearn AI Indus River System The Indus River System, also known as the Sindhu River System, is a major river system in Asia. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through India and Pakistan before emptying into the Arabian Sea. Indus River Length: 2,880 km 1, 790mi Length in India: 1,114 km 692mi Origin: Mansarovar Lake, Tibet Mouth: Arabian Sea, Pakistan The Indus River flows through three countries: Tibet, India, and Pakistan. In India, it flows through the states of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Tributaries of the Indus River The Indus River has five major tributaries: Tributary Origin Length Chenab River Himachal Pradesh, India 960 km 597mi Jhelum River Jammu and Kashmir, India 725 km 450mi Ravi River Himachal Pradesh, India 720 km 448mi Beas River Himachal Pradesh, India 460 km 286mi Sutlej River Tibet, China 1,500 km 932mi Chenab River Origin: Bara Lacha Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India Length: 960 km 597mi Mouth: Indus River, Pakistan The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers. It flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir in India before entering Pakistan. Page 1  Created by Turbolearn AI Jhelum River Origin: Verinag Spring, Jammu and Kashmir, India Length: 725 km 450mi Mouth: Indus River, Pakistan The Jhelum River flows through the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India before entering Pakistan. It is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular destination for tourists. Ravi River Origin: Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh, India Length: 720 km 448mi Mouth: Chenab River, Pakistan The Ravi River flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in India before entering Pakistan. Beas River Origin: Beas Kund, Himachal Pradesh, India Length: 460 km 286mi Mouth: Sutlej River, India The Beas River flows through the state of Himachal Pradesh in India before merging with the Sutlej River. Sutlej River Origin: Rakshastal Lake, Tibet, China Length: 1,500 km 932mi Mouth: Indus River, Pakistan The Sutlej River flows through the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab in India before entering Pakistan. Page 2  Created by Turbolearn AI Indira Gandhi Canal Length: 650 km 404mi Origin: Harike, Punjab, India Mouth: Rajasthan, India The Indira Gandhi Canal is a major canal in India that originates from the Harike barrage on the Sutlej River. It flows through the states of Punjab and Rajasthan before emptying into the Arabian Sea.## Indus River System The Indus River System is a network of rivers that flow through India and Pakistan. The system includes the Indus River and its five major tributaries: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Indus Water Treaty 1960 The Indus Water Treaty is a water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan that was signed in 1960. The treaty allocates the waters of the Indus River and its tributaries between the two countries. River Allocation Indus, Jhelum, Chenab 80% to Pakistan, 20% to India Ravi, Beas, Sutlej 80% to India, 20% to Pakistan Ganga River System The Ganga River System is a network of rivers that flow through India and Bangladesh. The system includes the Ganga River and its many tributaries. Ganga River Length: 2525 km Course: The Ganga River originates in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India, and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal before emptying into the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh. Tributaries of the Ganga River Page 3  Created by Turbolearn AI Right Bank Tributaries Yamuna River: The Yamuna River is the largest tributary of the Ganga River. It originates in the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand and flows through the states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana before joining the Ganga River in Allahabad. Son River: The Son River originates in the Amarkantak region of Madhya Pradesh and flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar before joining the Ganga River in Patna. Dhamodar River: The Dhamodar River originates in the Chhotanagpur Plateau in Jharkhand and flows through the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal before joining the Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganga River. Left Bank Tributaries Ramganga River: The Ramganga River originates in the Doodhatoli Range in Uttarakhand and flows through the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Ganga River in Kanpur. Gomti River: The Gomti River originates in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh and flows through the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar before joining the Ganga River in Varanasi. Ghaghara River: The Ghaghara River originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through the states of Nepal and Uttar Pradesh before joining the Ganga River in Bihar. Important Cities and Places City/Place Description Haridwar A city in Uttarakhand where the Ganga River enters the plains. A city in Uttar Pradesh that is considered one of the holiest cities in Varanasi Hinduism. Patna The capital city of Bihar that is located on the banks of the Ganga River. The capital city of West Bengal that is located on the banks of the Kolkata Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganga River. A place in West Bengal where the Ganga River divides into two Farakka branches, the Hooghly River and the Padma River.## Rivers of India Page 4  Created by Turbolearn AI Ghaghara River The Ghaghara River originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet. It flows through Nepal, where it is known as the Karnali River, and then enters India. In India, it flows through the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where it is known as the Ghaghara River. The Ghaghara River merges with the Ganges River in Bihar. The city of Ayodhya is located on the banks of the Ghaghara River. The Rapti River merges with the Ghaghara River in Gorakhpur. Gandaki River The Gandaki River originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Nepal. It flows through Nepal and then enters India, where it flows through the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The Gandaki River merges with the Ganges River in Bihar. The city of Patna is located near the confluence of the Gandaki and Ganges rivers. Kosi River The Kosi River originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet. It flows through Nepal and then enters India, where it flows through the state of Bihar. The Kosi River merges with the Ganges River in Bihar. The Kosi River is known for its frequent changes in course, which has led to the formation of a large delta. Brahmaputra River Overview The Brahmaputra River originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet. It flows through India and Bangladesh, where it merges with the Ganges River. Page 5  Created by Turbolearn AI The Brahmaputra River is approximately 2,900 km long. It flows through the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in India. The Brahmaputra River is known for its high velocity and large delta. Course Location Name of River Tibet Sangpo Arunachal Pradesh Dihang Assam Brahmaputra Bangladesh Jamuna Tributaries Left Bank Tributaries Lohit River: originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Dibang River: originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh and flows through Assam. Dhansiri River: originates from the hills of Nagaland and flows through Assam. Kopili River: originates from the hills of Meghalaya and flows through Assam. Right Bank Tributaries Subansiri River: originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Manas River: originates from the glaciers of the Himalayas in Tibet and flows through Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan, and Assam. Tista River: originates from the hills of Sikkim and flows through West Bengal and Bangladesh. Important Cities Page 6  Created by Turbolearn AI Dibrugarh Tezpur Guwahati Important Bridges Bhupen Hazarika Bridge: spans the Lohit River and connects the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in Assam. Dhola-Sadiya Bridge: spans the Brahmaputra River and connects the districts of Dibrugarh and Tinsukia in Assam. Important National Parks Manas National Park: located on the banks of the Manas River in Assam. Page 7