Rivers of India — Map for UPSC Prelims
UPSC Maps covers 9 major river systems with tributaries — Ganga, Brahmaputra, Indus, Luni and Mahi with key tributaries mapped. Trace each river from origin to mouth on the map, note the states it flows through, and drill tributary questions with Prelims sprints.
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Top locations to master first
| Place | State/UT | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Ganga River | Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal | 26.44°N, 80.33°E |
| Yamuna River | Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi, UP | 28.60°N, 77.20°E |
| Brahmaputra River | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam | 26.10°N, 91.70°E |
| Indus River | Ladakh | 34.00°N, 78.00°E |
| Teesta River | Sikkim, West Bengal | 26.50°N, 88.50°E |
| Jhelum River | Jammu & Kashmir | 33.50°N, 74.50°E |
| Chenab River | Himachal Pradesh, J&K | 32.50°N, 75.50°E |
| Luni River | Rajasthan, Gujarat | 25.00°N, 72.00°E |
| Mahi River | Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat | 23.30°N, 73.70°E |
Frequently asked
Which rivers matter most for UPSC Prelims?
Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus systems with their tributaries — origin, states and tributary joins are the classic question angles.
How to study rivers on a map?
Trace each system downstream, mark tributary confluences, and link dams and barrages on the same view.
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