Question

Which of the following River/rivers flows/flow in Rajasthan?

1. Chambal

2. Banas

3. Luni

4. Mindhola 

1. 1 and 4 only
2. 2, 3 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. All of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 1, 2 and 3 only

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 3 only.

Rivers	Origin
Chambal	This river originates in Janapav of Vindhyachal mountain in Madhya Pradesh. This is the longest river of Rajasthan and the only which flows throughout the year. The main tributary of this river are Banas, Kalisindh, Parwati, etc,' The industrial city' Kota, is located on the bank of this river.
Banas	Banas river originates in the Khamnor Hills of the Aravalli Range, near Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand. It is a tributary of the Chambal River and is approximately 512 kilometers in length. It is also known as ‘Van Ki Asha‘ (Hope of the forest).
Luni	Luni is a major west-flowing river that originates from the western slopes of Naga hills, at an elevation of 772 m in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, where it is known as the Sagarmati.

 

• Mindhola River:
  • ​This river flows in western India in Gujarat.
  • Its origin is Doswada, songadh.
  • Its basin has a maximum length of 105 km.
  • The total catchment area of the basin is 1518 km².