Select the mismatched pairing between a Himalayan river system division and its corresponding river.

Appeared in: RRB Nsg. Superintendent - 29 April 2025 (Shift-3rd)

Explanation

The Sutlej River is a major tributary of the Indus River System, not the Ganga River System.
It is the longest of the five rivers (the Panjnad) that flow through the historic Punjab region in northern India and Pakistan.
The Ganga and Indus river systems are two distinct and separate drainage basins originating in the Himalayas.
Therefore, pairing the Sutlej River with the Ganga River System is geographically incorrect.

Visual 1: Map - A map of the Indian subcontinent showing the courses of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems and their major tributaries. This would visually confirm that the Sutlej flows into the Indus system.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Himalayan River Systems and their Tributaries as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding major river systems is fundamental to India's geography, impacting agriculture, economy, and settlement patterns.
Knowledge of river systems is crucial for water resource management, hydroelectric power generation, and interstate water sharing agreements.
This knowledge is also vital for disaster management, particularly in predicting and managing floods, as seen with rivers like the Kosi ('Sorrow of Bihar') and the Brahmaputra.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the task from the question stem. The goal is to find the 'mismatched' or incorrect pairing.
Examine each option individually, recalling the major Himalayan river systems: Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra.
Evaluate Option A (Brahmaputra - Teesta): Recall that Teesta is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra. This is a correct match.
Evaluate Option B (Ganga - Kosi): Recall that Kosi is a famous tributary of the Ganga. This is a correct match.
Evaluate Option C (Ganga - Sutlej): Recall that Sutlej is one of the five rivers of Punjab and is the easternmost tributary of the Indus. It does not belong to the Ganga system. This is an incorrect match.
Evaluate Option D (Indus - Ravi): Recall that Ravi is also one of the five rivers of Punjab and belongs to the Indus system. This is a correct match.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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