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Consider the following statements about the Luni River. a) The Origin of Luni River is Nag Hills. b) Luni Basin is a part of Western Arid Desert. c) Its water remains salty till Balotara (Barmer) and later becomes freshwater. d) At the origin it is called Sagarmati. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Luni River. a) The Origin of Luni River is Nag Hills. b) Luni Basin is a part of Western Arid Desert. c) Its water remains salty till Balotara (Barmer) and later becomes freshwater. d) At the origin it is called Sagarmati. Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct? Correct Answer a, b and d

The correct answer is ​a, b and d.

  • Luni River is one of the most important rivers of the Rajasthan.
    • It is also called Lavanvati.
    • Luni Basin is a part of Western Arid Desert
    • Origin - Nag Hills (Anasagar-Ajmer)
    • At the origin, it is called Sagarmati.
      • Near Govindgarh it mixes with Saraswati River which comes from Pushkar.
      • Later it is called Luni.
    • Its water remains fresh till Balotara (Barmer) and later becomes salty. Hence statement 'c' is incorrect.
    • It ends in Rann of Kuchh (Arabian Sea).

Additional Information

  • Luni Basin - 69302 sq km
    • It covers 11 districts.
    • Tributaries:
      • From Aravali i.e. Left 
        • Jawai, Khari, Sukdi, Bandi, Saagi, Guhiya, Mithadi
      • From Right
        • Jojadi
    • It flows from High Rainfall areas to Low Rainfall areas.

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