Which one among the following tributaries of Indus River does not originate in the Himalayas?
Answer
The correct answer is B: Gomal. The Gomal River is a tributary of the Indus that originates in the Sulaiman Range (Hindu Kush–Sulaiman mountain system) in Afghanistan, NOT in the Himalayas. It flows through Afghanistan and Pakistan.
A.Gilgit
B.Gomal✓ Correct
C.Hunza
D.Zaskar
Explanation
The Gomal River is a tributary of the Indus that originates in the Sulaiman Range (Hindu Kush–Sulaiman mountain system) in Afghanistan, NOT in the Himalayas. It flows through Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Gilgit, Hunza and Zaskar rivers all originate within the Himalayan/Karakoram mountain system. Hence the correct answer is Gomal.
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