UPSC 2026: Identify the river of the Indian sub-continent on the basis of the following information : 1. It has an antecedent drainage system. 2. It flows through three countries. 3. It originates in the Tibetan Plateau and is an important river for irrigation. 4. It does not form distributaries. Select the answer from the following :

The correct answer is option (c): Sutlej. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper 1, as Question 35. It falls under Geography > Indian Rivers & Water Resources.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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