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The Himalayan Mountain ranges stretch in a west-east direction from the Indus River to which major Indian river?

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RRB NTPC 2024 CBT 1 Question Paper (28-Aug-2025) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
Brahmaputra

Himalayan Mountain Range Geography

The extensive Himalayan Mountain ranges form a vast arc across Asia. Geographically, they extend significantly from west to east.

The western boundary of the Himalayas is marked by the Indus River. Continuing eastward, the mountain system stretches across numerous countries and regions.

The easternmost extent of the primary Himalayan ranges reaches the valley of the Brahmaputra River in India.

Therefore, the Himalayan Mountain ranges stretch in a west-east direction from the Indus River to the Brahmaputra River.

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