Consider the following statements about a river:<br>This river originates in the Hindu Kush mountain range and flows into Hamoun wetlands after covering a long stretch of about 1,100 km. There has been serious conflicts between two neighbouring nations regarding the sharing of water from this river.<br>Identify the river from the following:
- A. Mekong
- B. Tarim
- C. Indus
- D. Helmand ✓
Correct Answer: D. Helmand
Explanation
The Helmand River originates in the Hindu Kush mountains of Afghanistan and flows into the Hamoun wetlands in Iran, causing historical water-sharing conflicts between the two nations.
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