From north towards south, which one of the following is the correct sequence of the given rivers in India?

Correct Option

• The correct north-to-south sequence of the given rivers is Shyok, Zaskar, Spiti, and Sutlej.
• The Shyok River flows through the Nubra Valley in Ladakh, representing the northernmost position among the given rivers.
• The Zaskar River is a significant tributary of the Indus, located south of the Shyok River in Ladakh.
• The Spiti River, a major tributary of the Sutlej, originates in Himachal Pradesh and lies further south than the Zaskar River.
• The Sutlej River, originating near Mount Kailash and entering India via Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh, is the southernmost river in this sequence.

Incorrect Options

• Option (A) is incorrect as it places the Spiti River north of the Zaskar River, which contradicts their actual geographical positions.
• Option (C) is incorrect because it places the Zaskar River north of the Shyok River and the Sutlej River north of the Spiti River, both of which are geographically inaccurate.
• Option (D) is incorrect due to multiple inaccuracies in the relative positioning of the rivers, such as placing Zaskar north of Shyok and Sutlej north of Spiti.