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The Chenab originates from the confluence of two rivers, the Chandra and the Bhaga, which themselves originate from either side of the Bara Lacha Pass in Lahul. It is also known as the Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh. It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal Range in the northwesterly direction, and cuts through the range near Kishtwar. It enters the plains of Punjab near Akhnur and is later joined by the Jhelum. It is further joined by the Ravi and the Sutlej in Pakistan.  

Chenab originates from the junction of which rivers? 

The Correct answer is the Chandra and the Bhaga.

Key Points

• The Chenab River originates from the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers.
• Both the Chandra and Bhaga rivers originate from either side of the Bara Lacha Pass in Lahul.
• The Chenab River is also known as the Chandrabhaga in Himachal Pradesh.
• It runs parallel to the Pir Panjal Range in a northwesterly direction.
• The river cuts through the Pir Panjal Range near Kishtwar.
• It enters the plains of Punjab near Akhnur.
• The Chenab is joined by the Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers in Pakistan.

 Additional Information

• Ravi and Sutlej
  • The Ravi River is one of the five rivers in the Punjab region and is a transboundary river crossing into Pakistan.
  • The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historical crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.
  • Both rivers join the Chenab River in Pakistan.
• Indus and Brahmaputra
  • The Indus River is one of the longest rivers in the world, originating in Tibet and flowing through India and Pakistan.
  • The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet and flows through India and Bangladesh.
  • They do not meet each other; thus, they are not the sources of the Chenab River.
• Chandra and Brahmaputra
  • The Chandra River is one of the sources of the Chenab but the Brahmaputra River is not associated with it.