River Origins: Himalayan vs. Non-Himalayan
The question asks to identify the river that does NOT originate from the Himalayas. Let's examine the origin of each option:
- Jhelum: This river originates from the Pir Panjal range in Kashmir, which is part of the western Himalayas.
- Yamuna: The Yamuna river originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the lower Himalayas.
- Ganga: The Ganga river originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas.
- Mahanadi: This river originates in the Sihawa hills of the Eastern Ghats in Chhattisgarh, not the Himalayas. It is a peninsular river.
Based on the origins, the Mahanadi river is the only one listed that is not of Himalayan origin.
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