Which of the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet?

A Brahmaputra, Ganges and Sutlej
B Ganges, Sutlej and Yamuna
C Brahmaputra, Indus and Sutlej
D Chenab, Ravi and Sutlej

Correct Answer: Brahmaputra, Indus and Sutlej

All the 10 major river systems of Asia including the Indus, Sutlej, Brahmaputra, Irrawady, Salween and Mekong originate in the Tibetan plateau. Among the following groups of rivers have their source of origin in Tibet are Brahmaputra, Indus and Sutlej.
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