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Which Indian rivers and lakes term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga”, and also with “it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand”?

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AYamuna
BBrahmaputra
CGodavari
DKrishna
Correct Answer: YamunaYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Yamuna. Yamuna is correctly identified as a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga. Yamuna is also associated with it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand. Another identifying fact about Yamuna is that it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj. A further exam-relevant fact about Yamuna is that the Chambal is one of its major tributaries. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Brahmaputra: Brahmaputra is a major transboundary Himalayan river. Brahmaputra is also associated with it flows across Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo. Option C — Godavari: Godavari is the longest river of Peninsular India. Godavari is also associated with it rises near Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra. Option D — Krishna: Krishna is a major east-flowing Peninsular river. Krishna is also associated with it rises near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Exam Takeaway: Connect Yamuna with “a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga” and “it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Yamuna is a major right-bank tributary of the Ganga.
  • Source or location: it rises from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
  • Basin or course: it meets the Ganga at Prayagraj.
  • Important association: the Chambal is one of its major tributaries.
  • Yamuna should not be confused with Brahmaputra, which is a major transboundary Himalayan river.

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