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Which is the longest tributary of the river Ganga?
Question

Which is the longest tributary of the river Ganga?

A.

Kosi

B.

Yamuna

C.

Gandak

D.

Ghaghara

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Yamuna
Explanation:
The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganga. It originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in the Himalayas and flows for about 1,376 kilometers before merging with the Ganga at Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh.
Information Booster:
  • Other important tributaries of the Ganga include the Ghaghara, Kosi, and Gandak.

  • The Yamuna River is a major river in India that flows through the Himalayas, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.

  • The confluence of the Yamuna and Ganga at Prayagraj is known as the Sangam, a sacred site for Hindus.

Additional Information:
  •  Kosi – Originates from the Himalayas in Tibet (north of Mount Everest).
  •  Gandak – Originates from the Nepal Himalayas near Tibet.
  •  Ghaghara – Originates from the Mapchachungo Glacier in Tibet.

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