<p>The Satluj originates near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, close to Mount Kailash, at an altitude of about 4,575 meters. In Tibet it flow under the name of “Langzen Zangbu” for approximately 260 km before entering India through Shipki La Gorge.<p> Satluj is a Trans-Himalayan Antecedent River, which mean it exist before the Himalayan origin and…
Beas originate near Rohtang pass at altitude of 4360 Mt in Pir Panjal range, however the stream which formed the main channel originate north of Solang valley where a mountain crest separate the Beas drainage basin from Ravi basin. Total catchment area of Beas is 1404 km2. Out of total catchment area 34 % fall…
Himachal Pradesh has rich biodiversity. There are many wildlife sanctuaries and few National park. Diverse Physiographic regions from low hills of Shivalik to higher Himalaya all have different -different Climate , which make Himachal a rich in biodiversity. Wildlife sanctuaries of Himachal Pradesh can be classified on number of basis like- region, climate, biodiversity and…
These MCQ are helpfull Pre of HPAS,Allied, HP TGT, PGT, Patwari , JBT and Other exam conducted by Hamirpur Selection Board. Based on approx. areas, which basin is the smallest?a) Ghaggar Hakrab) Bhagirathic) Pariachud) ZanskarAnswer: b) Bhagirathi The Satluj Basin covers approx. 19,665 sq km. What is its size?a) approx. 14,004 sq kmb) approx. 7,790…
MCQs on River Basins of Himachal Pradesh 1. Which river has the largest basin area within Himachal Pradesh?a) Beasb) Ravic) Chandrabhagad) SatlujAnswer: d) Satluj 2. Approximately what percentage of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh is drained by the Beas river?a) 15%b) 25%c) 35%d) 45%Answer: b) 25% 3. The Ravi river basin constitutes approximately…
1–10: Beas River Which district has the highest percentage of its area drained by the Beas River?A) HamirpurB) KangraC) MandiD) ChambaAnswer: B) Kangra What percentage of Kangra district is drained by Beas River?A) 73%B) 69%C) 89%D) 87%Answer: C) 89% Which district contributes 36% to the total Beas basin in Himachal Pradesh?A) MandiB) KangraC) HamirpurD) KulluAnswer:…
Beas River:- Beas basin is most mystical river of Himachal. It origin is lies in southern slope of Pirpanjal Range near Beas Kund in District Kullu. In term of Area it drained about 25 % area of State. It passes through Kullu, formed deep Gorge near Larji at Dhauladhar Range and passes from this gorges…
Physiographic Division of Himachal pradesh
