
Consider the following statements
I. The drainage system of Punjab comprises perennial riverine, numerous streams and hundreds of gullies.
II. The Ghaggar is a truncated seasonal stream.
III. In terms of length Sutlej is second only to the Indus river.
IV. The perennial river receives their water supply from the melting of Himalayas snows.
Which of the statements given above are correct?


Important Questions on River and Lakes
Consider the following statements
I. Sutlej originating in the Mansarovar follows a NorthWesterly course along the slopes of Kailash mountain before entering the Shipki La.
II. At Harike it is joined by the Ravi river.
III. Of the total length of about 1450 km, the Sutlej flows for about 1050 km in the East.
IV. It has formed deep gorges while cutting across the high mountain ranges.
Which of the statements given above are correct about the Sutlej river?





Consider the following about Harike lake
I. It is also known ·as Hari-ke- Pattan and also is the largest wetland in Northern India.
II. it spreads into two districts of Amritsar and Kapurthala.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Sutlej river enters the Shiwalik hills at which of the following·places in Punjab?
