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Explanation The Chenab River meets the Jhelum River at Trimmu (Punjab). Chenab originates from the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in the Himalayas, India . Flows through Jammu region and enters Punjab plains in Pakistan. Total length: 1,200 km (750 mi) approx. Historically called Asikni due to dark-colored waters. Additional information : The area between Jhelum and Chenab is called Chaj Doab . Rachna Doab: Between Ravi and Chenab Bari Doab: Between Beas and Ravi Last verified on 17-01-2026
Explanation Rivers of Pakistan with length and province Sr# River Name Province Length Final 1 Sutlej River Punjab 1450 km 2 Chenab River Punjab 960 km 3 Jhelum River Punjab 725 km 4 Ravi River Punjab 720 km 5 Beas River Punjab 250 km 6 Indus River Sindh 2900 km 7 Lyari River Sindh 50 km 8 Malir River Sindh 20 km 9 Gujjhar River Sindh 7 km 10 Hingol River Balochistan 560 km 11 Dasht River Balochistan 430 km 12 Zhob River Balochistan 410 km 13 Dori River Balochistan 320 km 14 Kundar River Balochistan 166 km 15 Hub River Balochistan 134 km 16 Mula River Balochistan 22 km Rukshan River Balochistan Bolan River Balochistan Porali River Balochistan Basol River Balochistan Kech River Balochistan Nall River Balochistan Sukleji River Balochistan Gilgit River GB KPK 240 km Kunhar River GB KPK 166 km Shigar River GB KPK 62 km Astor River GB KPK 17 Kabul River KPK 700 km 18 Gomal River KPK 400 km 19 Gambila River/Tochi River KPK 322 km 20 Kurram River KPK 320 km 21 Swat River KPK 240 km 22 Panjkora KPK 220 km 23 Hunza River KPK 190 km 24 Haro River KPK 120 km Panjnad River merger of the five rivers of the Punjab, namely Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej 71 km
Explanation The Indus River starts in Tibet The river Indus originates from the Mansarovar lake The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan, The Indus River finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu National River of Pakistan: Indus River 6 Barrages constructed in Indus River Indus River Length : 3,180 km Indus River 2nd source : Gar Tsangpo Th e upper Indus plain ends at Mithankot The upper Indus plain starts from Kalabagh ND11-2-2023
Explanation Indus Water Treaty also known as Indus Basin Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan to resolve the water dispute on September 19, 1960 and brokered by the World Bank. The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan.
Explanation The Dul Hasti Stage II hydropower project is built by India on the Chenab River Location: Kishtwar district , Jammu and Kashmir, India. Approved in December 2025 Capacity: 260 MW. Developer: NHPC Limited.
Explanation Ghulam Muhammad Barrage is also known as Kotri Barrage . It was inaugurated by the third governor general of Pakistan General Ghulam Muhammad Malik. The barrage was completed in 1955 . It is used to control water flow in the Indus for irrigation and flood control purposes. Opened: 1955 Length: 1,600m
Explanation دریا ئے سندھ پاکستان کا قومی دریا بھی ہے۔ The Indus River starts in Tibet The river Indus originates from the Mansarovar Lake The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan, The Indus River finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta The old name of the Indus River was: Sindhu 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River Indus River Length : 3,180 km Indus River 2nd source : Gar Tsangpo Th e upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh ND16-8-2023
Explanation The Thal Desert is situated in the Bhakkar District of Punjab. It is located between the Jhelum and Sindh rivers near the Pothohar PlateauIts. The Length of the Thal desert is 190 miles. It is called the Friendly Desert and Great Indian Desert. It is the largest and t he National Desert of Pakistan. It is the 16th largest desert on the planet 15 % located in Pakistan. 85 % located in India Famous for: Sand and Coal Additional information: Pakistan hosts five major deserts which are historic forests. 1. Cholistan ( Bahawalpur, Punjab ) 2. Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab ) 3. Katpana desert ( Sakardu ) 4. Kharan desert ( Balochistan ) 5. Thar desert ( Sindh ) In KPK there is no desert The northern area of Pakistan is known as the “Deserts Free Area” .
گنگا دریا پر واقع فرکھا ڈیم بھارت اور بنگلہ دیش کے درمیان متنازع ہے۔
A. India and China
B. India and Pakistan
C. India and Bangladesh
D. India and Nepal
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Answer: India and Bangladesh
Explanation The Farakka Dam on the Ganges (Padma in Bangladesh) Itis disputed primarily between India and Bangladesh It is a barrage across the Ganga River Located in the Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal Construction began in 1961 Opening date in 1972 It became operational on 21 April 1975. The barrage is about 2,304 metres (7,559 ft) long.
پاکستان کا دریائی نظامِ سندھ کتنے دریاؤں پر مشتمل ہے؟
A. Three rivers
B. None of these
C. Six rivers
D. Five rivers
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Answer: Five rivers
Explanation The Indus River system is mainly known as the Punjab river system . It consists of five major rivers . These rivers are: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej . They are the main source of irrigation in Pakistan. This system supports agriculture and economy . Last verified on 26-04-2026
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