River Chenab: Complete Exam Notes
📍 Origin:
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The Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers:
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Chandra River and Bhaga River
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Location: Near Tandi village in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
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📏 Length:
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Approx. 960 km total length
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In India: ~504 km
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In Pakistan: ~456 km
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🧭 Flow / Course:
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Originates in Himachal Pradesh.
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Flows through Jammu & Kashmir (districts like Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Akhnoor).
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Enters Pakistan at Marala (Sialkot district).
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Merges with Jhelum, then Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, forming Panjnad.
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Falls into the Indus River in Pakistan.
🏞️ Tributaries of Chenab (in J&K):
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Marusudar (largest tributary, joins at Bhandarkoot in Kishtwar)
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Tawi
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Neeru
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Ans
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Lidrari
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Bhutna
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Kalnai
🕉️ Sanskrit Name:
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Asikni (असिक्नी) meaning "dark-colored" or "black water"
🏔️ Important Valleys:
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Chenab Valley in J&K includes Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban districts
🏗️ Hydroelectric Projects:
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Baglihar Hydroelectric Project (Ramban)
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Dul Hasti Project (Kishtwar)
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Ratle Hydroelectric Project (Kishtwar)
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Pakal Dul Project (Kishtwar)
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Sawalkot Project (Udhampur/Ramban region)
🌍 International Importance:
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Covered under Indus Water Treaty (1960)
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Allocated to Pakistan
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India can use it for non-consumptive purposes (hydropower, etc.)
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🧠 MCQs on River Chenab:
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Chenab River originates from which two rivers?
A) Indus and Jhelum
B) Chandra and Bhaga ✅
C) Ravi and Beas
D) Satluj and Yamuna -
In which Indian state does the Chenab River originate?
A) Jammu & Kashmir
B) Punjab
C) Himachal Pradesh ✅
D) Uttarakhand -
Which is the largest tributary of the Chenab River in J&K?
A) Tawi
B) Neeru
C) Marusudar ✅
D) Ans -
Chenab is known as “Asikni” in which language?
A) Persian
B) Arabic
C) Sanskrit ✅
D) Urdu -
Chenab River enters Pakistan from which Indian district?
A) Kathua
B) Samba
C) Akhnoor ✅
D) Rajouri -
Which of the following hydroelectric projects is located on the Chenab River?
A) Kishanganga
B) Baglihar ✅
C) Uri
D) Salal