Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Indus and Sutlej rivers:

1. Both Indus and Sutlej rivers originated before the Himalayan range was uplifted.
2. Both Indus and Sutlej rivers emerge from the Tibetan side of the Himalayas.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both Indus and Sutlej are antecedent rivers, having existed prior to the uplift of the Himalayan range. They have formed deep gorges while cutting through the Himalayas, indicating their presence before or during mountain building. Both rivers also originate from the Tibetan plateau, confirming the accuracy of both statements provided above.