Question

Which river is the last left-bank tributary of the Ganga before it enters Bangladesh?

• A. Mahananda
• B. Damodar
• C. Bhagirathi
• D. Jalang

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Mahananda

• Correct Answer: Option A - Mahananda

• The Mahananda River is the last left-bank tributary of the Ganga (Ganges) River before it enters Bangladesh.

• Left-bank vs. Right-bank tributaries: When looking downstream, tributaries joining from the left side are called left-bank tributaries, while those joining from the right are right-bank tributaries.

• Geographical location: The Mahananda River originates in the Darjeeling Hills of West Bengal and flows through Bihar before joining the Ganga near Godagari in Bangladesh.

• Significance: It's important to note that the Ganga forms part of the India-Bangladesh border before fully entering Bangladesh. The Mahananda is the final major tributary that joins the Ganga from the left side while the river is still in Indian territory or forming the border.