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    Which of the following are rivers of the Himalayan river system ? I. Kaveri II. Ganga III. Brahmaputra IV. Godavari
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    Which of the following are rivers of the Himalayan river system ?
    I. Kaveri
    II. Ganga
    III. Brahmaputra
    IV. Godavari

    A.

    I and II

    B.

    II and III

    C.

    III and IV

    D.

    II and IV

    Correct option is B

    The rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra are part of the Himalayan river system. They originate in the Himalayas and flow through various regions, supporting diverse ecosystems and human populations.
    Important Key Points:
    1. The Ganga River originates from the Gangotri Glacier in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
    2. The Brahmaputra River originates from the Angsi Glacier in Tibet.
    3. These rivers play a crucial role in the agriculture and economy of the regions they flow through.
    4. They are prone to annual flooding, which impacts millions of people.
    Information Booster:
     Kaveri: Originates in Karnataka and flows through Tamil Nadu.
     Godavari: The longest river in peninsular India, originating in Maharashtra.

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