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Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag”, and also with “it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta”?

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AYamuna
BBrahmaputra
CGanga
DGodavari
Correct Answer: GangaYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Ganga. Ganga is correctly identified as Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. Ganga is also associated with it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Another identifying fact about Ganga is that Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag. A further exam-relevant fact about Ganga is that it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Yamuna: Yamuna is it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. Yamuna is also associated with the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Option B — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is it enters Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang or Dihang. Brahmaputra is also associated with it is called Jamuna in Bangladesh before joining the Padma. Option D — Godavari: Godavari is it flows eastward into the Bay of Bengal. Godavari is also associated with the Pranhita is one of its largest tributaries. Exam Takeaway: Connect Ganga with “Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag” and “it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Ganga is a major Himalayan river system of northern India.
  • Source or location: its headstream Bhagirathi rises near Gaumukh at the Gangotri Glacier.
  • Basin or course: Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet at Devprayag.
  • Important association: it reaches the Bay of Bengal through the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta.
  • Ganga should not be confused with Godavari, which is the longest river of Peninsular India.

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