Chenab river of north India originates from the confluence of which of the following two rivers?
Chandra and Bhaga
The correct answer is Chandra and Bhaga.
The Bhaga river originates from the Suraj Taal (Sun Lake), located a few kilometers south-west of Baralacha La pass in the Lahaul region. The point of confluence, Tandi, is situated at the foot of the Himalayas. The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus based on discharge. Understanding the origins of these rivers helps in studying the geography and hydrology of the Himalayan region and the Indo-Gangetic plains.
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