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?

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The correct answer is 2 and 3 only. • Statement 1 (Incorrect): The Devika River originates in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically from the hilly ranges of Sudhmahadev. It does not originate in Himachal Pradesh. • Statement 2 (Correct): The river holds immense religious importance in Hindu mythology and is traditionally revered as the elder sister of the Holy River Ganga. It is believed that the Ganga itself manifests in the Devika once a year. • Statement 3 (Correct): The river flows in a southwesterly direction towards Western Punjab (now in Pakistan), where it eventually merges with the Ravi River. • Current Relevance: The river has been in the news due to the North India's first River Rejuvenation Project (the Devika Project), modeled after the 'Namami Gange' initiative to restore its ecology and ghats.

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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1, 2 and 3

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?

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