Question

Which of the following tributaries join the Ganga from the Himalayas?

1. Ghagra

2. Gandak

3. Kosi

4. Yamuna

• A. 1, 2 and 3 only
• B. 1, 2 and 4 only
• C. 2, 3 and 4 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All of the above

• Correct Answer: Option D) All of the above

• All four rivers mentioned - Ghagra, Gandak, Kosi, and Yamuna - are major Himalayan tributaries of the Ganga.

• Ghagra (also known as Karnali): It originates in the Tibetan plateau near Lake Manasarovar and joins the Ganga near Chhapra in Bihar. It is the largest tributary of the Ganga by volume.

• Gandak (also known as Narayani): It originates in Nepal Himalayas and joins the Ganga at Sonpur in Bihar. It forms a natural boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for a considerable distance.

• Kosi (also called the "Sorrow of Bihar"): It originates in the Nepal Himalayas and is known for changing its course frequently, causing devastating floods. It joins the Ganga in Kursela, Bihar.

• Yamuna: It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas and is the largest tributary of the Ganga by length. It joins the Ganga at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj (Allahabad).