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Which of the following rivers rise in the Himalayan contour of Lahaul and Spiti?

Which of the following rivers rise in the Himalayan contour of Lahaul and Spiti? Correct Answer Chenab

The ancient name of the Chenab river is Asikni. This river originates from Baralacha La pass (4890 m) in Lahaul and Spiti region of the Himachal Pradesh. It assumes the name Chenab when it enters into Jammu and Kashmir near Paddar at Kishtwar and cross Doda, Ramban and Reasi districts.

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