Which river is joined by the tributaries Zaskar, Nubra, Shyok, and Hunza?

The correct option is

The Indus

Explanation

The Indus River system is one of the largest river basins in the world. It originates from a glacier near Bokhar Chu in the Tibetan region near Lake Mansarovar and flows northwest through India (Ladakh) and Pakistan before draining into the Arabian Sea.

Detailed Analysis:

• The Indus River: Upon entering India in the Ladakh region, the Indus receives numerous Himalayan tributaries.
  • The Zaskar river joins the Indus from the south (left bank) near Leh.
  • The Shyok river, often called the "River of Death," joins the Indus from the north (right bank). The Nubra river is a major tributary of the Shyok.
  • The Hunza river joins the Indus in the Gilgit-Baltistan region.
  • Other significant tributaries in this mountainous stretch include the Gilgit, Gasting, Dras, and Shigar.
• The Brahmaputra: Its major tributaries include the Subansiri, Kameng, Dhansiri, Manas, and Teesta. It does not receive the Zaskar or Shyok.
• The Ganga: Its major tributaries include the Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi, and Son.
• The Yamuna: It is a tributary of the Ganga itself. Its own major tributaries include the Chambal, Sind, Betwa, and Ken.

Key Takeaway: The Zaskar, Nubra, Shyok, and Hunza are specific Himalayan tributaries that join the Indus River during its course through the Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan regions.