Geography

Concepts to cover

1. Indus: source near Bokhar Chu, Ladakh and Gilgit course, Nanga Parbat gorge, Shyok and Nubra (Siachen) tributaries, Panjnad confluence
2. Jhelum (Vitasta): Verinag source, Wular lake, Srinagar, joins Chenab
3. Chenab (Asikni): Chandra and Bhaga at Tandi, Bara Shigri glacier, largest Indus tributary, receives Jhelum, Ravi and Sutlej-Beas
4. Ravi (Parushni) from Rohtang and Beas (Vipasa) from Beas Kund; Beas joins Sutlej at Harike
5. Sutlej (Shutudri): Rakas Tal source in Tibet, antecedent Shipki La gorge, flows through three countries, Bhakra dam, no distributaries
6. Indus Waters Treaty 1960: eastern and western rivers