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Which river system includes the Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi and Son as major tributaries?

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Linking a fact to its basin, location and defining characteristic is more useful than memorising a bare name. This approach supports direct MCQs, matching questions, map work and elimination-based reasoning. Option A (“Brahmaputra”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option B (“Godavari”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Indus”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Ganga matches the exact hydrological and locational clue.

ABrahmaputra
BGodavari
CGanga
DIndus
Correct Answer: GangaYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Ganga The Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi and Son are major tributaries of the Ganga river system. Himalayan tributaries such as the Ghaghara, Gandak and Kosi bring large seasonal flows, while the Son approaches from the Peninsular uplands. - Option A — Brahmaputra: Its important tributaries include Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri and Manas. - Option B — Godavari: Its tributaries include Pranhita, Indravati, Manjira and Sabari. - Option D — Indus: Its major tributary system includes Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. Exam Takeaway: Yamuna–Ghaghara–Gandak–Kosi–Son belong to the Ganga system.

Important Notes

  • The Ganga river system drains much of northern India and contains tributaries from both the Himalayas and the Peninsular plateau.
  • Yamuna joins the Ganga at Prayagraj, while Ghaghara, Gandak and Kosi enter from the Himalayan region farther east.
  • Son rises near Amarkantak and joins the Ganga from the south. It should not be confused with Himalayan tributaries that approach from the north.
  • Ganga tributaries should not be confused with Brahmaputra tributaries. Dibang, Lohit, Subansiri and Manas belong to the Brahmaputra system.
  • Pranhita and Indravati belong to Godavari, while Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej form the important Indus tributary group.

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