What is the national river of Pakistan?

A ) Indus ✅

B ) Ravi

C ) Jhelum

D ) Chenab


Explanation:

What is the national river of Pakistan?

A ) Indus 

B ) Ravi

C ) Jhelum

D ) Chenab

  • National/principal river → Indus Principal/main river of Pakistan 
  • Tarbela Dam → Indus 
  • Mangla Dam → Jhelum 
  • Lahore → Ravi — Lahore is situated along/near the Ravi.
  • Hydaspes → Jhelum — Hydaspes is the ancient Greek name.
  • Chandra + Bhaga → Chenab — their confluence forms the Chenab (called Chandrabhaga )
  • Eastern rivers → Ravi, Beas, Sutlej — under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960).
  • Western rivers → Indus, Jhelum, Chenab — under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960).
  • Indus empties into → Arabian Sea — through the Indus Delta.
  • Treaty trick:
    Eastern = RBS → Ravi, Beas, Sutlej
    Western = IJC → Indus, Jhelum, Chenab