Question

Which of the following tributaries of the Ganga is known as the Goriganga in Nepal and originates from the Milam Glacier?

• A. Ramganga
• B. Sarayu
• C. Sharada
• D. Gandak

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sharada

• Correct Answer: Option C - Sharada

• The Sharada River, also known as the Goriganga in Nepal, is a significant tributary of the Ganga River system. It originates from the Milam Glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India. The river is called Goriganga in its upper reaches in Nepal before it enters India, where it is more commonly known as the Sharada.

• The Milam Glacier is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of approximately 3,600 meters above sea level. The river flows through rugged Himalayan terrain before joining the Ganga river system.