Himalayan Rivers Joining Ganga
Question
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
Options
Ghaghara - Gomati - Gandak - Kosi
Gomati - Ghaghara - Gandak - Kosi
Ghaghara - Gomati - Kosi - Gandak
Gomati - Ghaghara - Kosi - Gandak
Explanation
The correct West to East sequence of these Himalayan left-bank tributaries joining the Ganga is Gomati, followed by Ghaghara, then Gandak, and finally Kosi. Mapping these geographically places Gomati closer to central UP, Ghaghara spanning eastern UP/Bihar, Gandak further east into Bihar, and Kosi in eastern Bihar.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q6
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Oceanography & Water Resources
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
NCERT Geography Cl.11 Ch.3
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