Consider the following statements. 1. Devika river originates in Himachal Pradesh.

Question

Consider the following statements.

1. Devika river originates in Himachal Pradesh.

2. It holds religious significance as it is revered as the sister of river Ganga.

3. It flows towards western Punjab where it merges with the Ravi River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A. 1 and 2 only
2. B. 2 and 3 only (Correct answer)
3. C. 1 and 3 only
4. D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer

Option B — 2 and 3 only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 2 and 3 only.

Key Points

• Statement 1 is incorrect — the Devika River originates in Udhampur district of J&K, not Himachal Pradesh.
• Statement 2 is correct — it is revered as the sister of the Ganga.
• Statement 3 is correct — it flows through Punjab and merges with the Ravi.

Additional Information

• The Devika rises in Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir and is revered as the sister of the Ganga, which is why it is often called the Gupt Ganga.
• It was taken up under the National River Conservation Plan, the first such project sanctioned for a river in Jammu & Kashmir.
• Its confluence with the Tawi and the ghats at Udhampur make it a recurring subject in J&K General Knowledge sections.