Concept:The Indus river basin in India covers multiple northern and western states, with its easternmost extension reaching Rajasthan.
Explanation:The Indus river basin is one of the largest in the world, spanning about 1.16 million square kilometres.
In India, the basin covers the union territory of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as the states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
The river originates in Tibet, flows through India and Pakistan, and empties into the Arabian Sea.
The basin is ecologically and economically vital, supporting agriculture and industry in these regions.
Among the given options, only option D includes all correct Indian states: Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Options A, B, and C miss one or more states — for example, option A omits Haryana and Rajasthan, option B omits Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, and option C omits Himachal Pradesh.
Thus, the correct list is the longest one that includes all states through which the basin extends in India.
Answer:Option D: Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan
