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Question 1

What are the major hydropower projects associated with the Jhelum River?

Answer 1

Baglihar Dam, Dulhasti Dam, Salal Dam

All located in Jammu & Kashmir.

Question 2

Where does the Jhelum River originate?

Answer 2

Verinag in Jammu & Kashmir

Located at the foot of the Pir Panjal Range.

Question 3

What are the different names for the Jhelum River in various languages?

Answer 3

• Vyeth (Kashmiri)
• Vetesta (Sanskrit)
• Hydaspes (Greek)

These names reflect the river’s cultural significance across regions.

Question 4

What major tributaries feed into the Jhelum River?

Answer 4

• Liddar
• Dudhganga
• Sindh

These tributaries contribute to the river’s flow and water resources.

Question 5

Which important cities are located along the Jhelum River?

Answer 5

• Srinagar
• Baramulla
• Uri

These cities are significant for their historical and cultural relevance.

Question 6

What is the significance of the Uri Dam?

Answer 6

It is an important hydroelectric project of the Jhelum River

Located in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir.

Question 7

What is the origin of the Ravi River?

Answer 7

Near Rohtang Pass in the Kullu hills of Himachal Pradesh

It flows through the Chamba Valley.

Question 8

Where does the Ravi River join the Chenab River?

Answer 8

Near Sarai Sidhu in Pakistan

It is a transboundary river.

Question 9

Which major hydroelectric projects are associated with the Ravi River?

Answer 9

• Bassi Dam
• Chamera Dam -1, II, III
• Ranjit Sagar Dam

These projects are spread across Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.

Question 10

What are the important cities along the Ravi River?

Answer 10

• Amritsar
• Pathankot

These cities are significant for their economic and cultural importance.

Question 11

Where does the Beas River originate?

Answer 11

Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass

It flows through the Kullu Valley.

Question 12

What important cities are located along the Beas River?

Answer 12

• Manali
• Kullu
• Mandi

These cities are notable for tourism and trade.

Question 13

What are the major hydroelectric projects associated with the Beas River?

Answer 13

• Pandoh Dam
• Pong Dam (Maharana Pratap Sagar)

Both projects are located in Himachal Pradesh.

Question 14

Where does the Sutlej River rise?

Answer 14

Raksas Tal near Mansarovar in Tibet

It is known as Langchen Khambab in Tibet.

Question 15

Why is the Sutlej River considered an antecedent river?

Answer 15

It existed even before the formation of the Himalayas

This characteristic is significant in geological studies.

Question 16

What are the main tributaries of the Sutlej River in India?

Answer 16

• Ravi
• Beas

These tributaries enhance the river’s flow and irrigation potential.

Question 17

Which important cities are located along the Sutlej River?

Answer 17

• Ferozpur
• Ludhiana

These cities are key economic centers in Punjab.