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Consider the following statements about a river : This river, originates in the Hindu Kush mountain range and flows into Hamoun wetlands after covering a long stretch of about 1,100km. There has been serious conflicts between two neighbouring nations regarding the sharing of water from this river. Identify the river from the following :

Options

  1. AMekong
  2. BTarim
  3. CIndus
  4. DHelman

Correct answer

D. Helman

Step-by-step solution

The Helmand River serves as a crucial water source for both Afghanistan and Iran, supporting agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems in the region. Originating near Kabul in the Hindu Kush mountain range, the river flows for approximately 1,150 kilometers (715 miles) before emptying into Lake Hamun, which straddles the Afghanistan-Iran border.

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