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Download Solution PDFWhich river originates from ‘Rakshastal north-western tip’ near Mansarovar?
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- Sutlej River originates from the north-western tip of Lake Rakshastal near Mansarovar in Tibet.
- The Sutlej River is one of the major rivers of the Indus basin and is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.
- It flows generally west and southwest through the Punjab region, forming part of the boundary between India and Pakistan before merging with the Chenab River.
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- The Sutlej River is also known as the Red River.
- It is an important source of irrigation and hydroelectric power in the region.
- The river has a significant cultural and historical importance, being mentioned in ancient Indian texts and associated with various historical events.
- It is part of the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan, which governs the use of the waters of the Indus River system.
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