सिन्धु नदी तंत्र | Indus River System | Indian Geography Through Animation Map | By Shambhu Kumar

Summary

This video explores the Indus River system, highlighting its origin, flow, and tributaries. Beginning at the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet, the river flows through India’s Ladakh region before entering Pakistan, where it meets other significant rivers like the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej. The script also describes key locations along these rivers, including major dams, and touches on the historical and geographical importance of the Indus River. The video aims to inform viewers about the river system's significance, connecting India and Pakistan through a network of life-sustaining waterways.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Sindhu River originates from the Bokhar Glacier near Mansarovar Lake in Tibet.
• 😀 It flows northwest through the Union Territory of Ladakh, entering India before passing through Leh, the driest place in India.
• 😀 The Sindhu River is joined by the Shyok River before flowing through the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.
• 😀 After flowing south through Pakistan, the Sindhu River meets the Arabian Sea at its mouth.
• 😀 The Jhelum River originates near the Bery Nak in Jammu & Kashmir and flows northwest before entering Pakistan, where it joins the Chenab River.
• 😀 The Chenab River originates from the Barala Chala Pass, where the Chandra and Bhaga Rivers merge to form it in Jammu & Kashmir.
• 😀 The Chenab River flows into Pakistan, where it receives water from the Jhelum, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers before merging with the Sindhu River.
• 😀 The Ravi River originates from the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and flows westward, forming a border between India and Pakistan.
• 😀 The Beas River originates from the Beas Kund near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh and flows towards the west, merging with the Sutlej River in Punjab.
• 😀 The Sutlej River originates from the Rakshas Tal Lake near Mansarovar Lake and flows westward, passing through Punjab before entering Pakistan and merging with the Chenab River.

Q & A

Where does the Indus River originate?

The Indus River originates in Tibet, near the Mansarovar Lake, from the Bokhar Glacier.

Through which region does the Indus River flow before entering India?

The Indus River flows through Tibet and enters India through the union territory of Ladakh.

Which city in Ladakh is situated along the Indus River?

The city of Leh, the capital of Ladakh, is located on the right side of the Indus River.

What are the main tributaries of the Indus River?

The main tributaries of the Indus River are the Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers.

Where does the Jhelum River originate?

The Jhelum River originates near the town of Barinag in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India, specifically from the Verinag Spring.

What is the significance of the Chenab River in the Indus River system?

The Chenab River, formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, is a major tributary of the Indus River, merging with it in Pakistan.

Which dam is located on the Ravi River in India?

The Ranjit Sagar Dam is located on the Ravi River, forming part of the border between India and Pakistan.

Where does the Sutlej River originate?

The Sutlej River originates near the Rakshas Tal Lake, located about 80 km south of the source of the Indus River in Tibet.

What is the significance of the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River?

The Bhakra Dam, located on the Sutlej River in Punjab, is one of India's most important multipurpose dams, creating the Govind Sagar Reservoir.

Which river flows parallel to the Indus River in the Ladakh region?

The Shyok River flows parallel to the Indus River in the Ladakh region, eventually merging with the Indus in the Gilgit-Baltistan area.