Himalayan drainage systems: How many distinct, major river drainage systems originate in the Himalayan mountain complex of the Indian Subcontinent? Count the principal systems at subcontinental scale. Choose the correct number.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Three
Explanation
Concept/ApproachThe Himalayan complex gives rise to three dominant systems: Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra.
Final AnswerThree