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- 1 What river runs west of Harappa?
- 2 What is the area between the Ravi and Indus river called?
- 3 Which river is joining the Indus direct?
- 4 Where is Chenab River and Jhelum meet?
- 5 Which is the origin place of Ravi river?
- 6 Where does Ravi river start?
- 7 Is the site of Harappa on the bank of river Ravi?
- 8 Where does the Ravi River drain into the Arabian Sea?
What river runs west of Harappa?
Indus River, Tibetan and Sanskrit Sindhu, Sindhi Sindhu or Mehran, great trans-Himalayan river of South Asia. It is one of the longest rivers in the world, with a length of some 2,000 miles (3,200 km).
Where Ravi River joins Chenab river?
As the Ravi flows past Lahore in Pakistan (26 kilometres (16 mi) below Amritsar in India) it is called “The river of Lahore” since that city is on its eastern bank. After passing through Lahore the river takes a turn at Kamalia and then debouches into the Chenab River, south of the town of Ahmadpur Sial.
What is the area between the Ravi and Indus river called?
It is also called as Ganges-Yamuna Doab or Ganga Doab. The region has an area of about 23,360 square miles (60,500 square km); it is approximately 500 miles (805 km) in length and 60 miles (97 km) in width.
Where does Ravi river end?
Chenab River
Ravi River/Mouths
Which river is joining the Indus direct?
Kabul river from Afghanistan joins Indus near Attock. Thereafter it flows through the Potwar plateau and crosses the Salt Range (South Eastern edge of Potwar Plateau).
Which river is known as Dead river in India?
Ghaggar-Hakra River
There are also some tributaries of Ghaggar-Hakra River. This river is also known as the ‘ Dead River’.
Where is Chenab River and Jhelum meet?
The Jhelum enters Punjab in the Jhelum District. From there, it flows through the plains of Pakistan’s Punjab, forming the boundary between the Jech and Sindh Sagar Doabs. It ends 67 Kilometers from Mari Shah Sakhira City in a confluence with the Chenab River at Trimmu in the Jhang District.
At which place does satluj Beas Ravi Chenab and Jhelum rivers join together?
Jhelum and Ravi join Chenab, Beas joins Sutlej, and then Sutlej and Chenab join to form Panjnad, 10 miles north of Uch Sharif in Muzaffar Garh district.
Which is the origin place of Ravi river?
Chamba
Ravi River/Sources
The Ravi River originates in the Himalayas in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The River drains a total catchment area of 14,442 sq.km in India after flowing for a length of 725 km. Flowing westward, it is hemmed by the PirPanjal and Dhauladhar ranges, forming a triangular zone.
What is the Greek name of Ravi?
Alternate/Ancient Names of Rivers
| Present Day Name | Alternate Name |
|---|---|
| Jhelum | Vitasta (Ancient name); Hydaspes(Greek name) |
| Chenab | Asikini (Ancient name); Chandrabhagha |
| Ravi | Parusni (Ancient name); Airavati |
| Beas | Vipasa (Ancient name); Hyphasis(Greek name) |
Where does Ravi river start?
Ravi River The Ravi has its source in Kullu hills near the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. It drains the area between the Pir Panjal and the Dhaola Dhar ranges. After crossing Chamba, it takes a south-westerly turn and cuts a deep gorge in the Dhaola Dhar range.
In which state Ravi river flows?
It rises in the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh state, India, and flows west-northwest past Chamba, turning southwest at the boundary of Jammu and Kashmir union territory. The river then flows to the Pakistani border and along it for more than 50 miles (80 km) before entering Pakistan’s Punjab province.
Is the site of Harappa on the bank of river Ravi?
The site of Harappa is located on the bank of river ________. The Indus Valley civilization was discovered first in 1921 at the modern site of Harappa situated in the province of West Punjab in Pakistan. The city lies on the banks of the river Ravi, a left bank tributary of river Indus.
Where is the Ravi River located in India?
The Ravi River is a transboundary river crossing northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It is one of six rivers of the Indus System in Punjab region (Punjab means “Five Rivers”). Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the waters of the Ravi and two other rivers were allocated to India.
Where does the Ravi River drain into the Arabian Sea?
The waters of the Ravi River drain into the Arabian Sea (Indian Ocean) through the Indus River in Pakistan. The river rises in the Bara Bhangal, Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Which is the headwaters of the Indus River?
The Ravi River, a transboundary river of India and Pakistan, is an integral part of the Indus River Basin and forms the headwaters of the Indus basin.