Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Ganga but flows directly into the Bay of Bengal?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Mahanadi

• The Mahanadi is not a tributary of the Ganga but flows directly into the Bay of Bengal.

• The Mahanadi flows through the states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before draining into the Bay of Bengal.

• Gomti, Ghaghara, and Kosi are all tributaries of the Ganga:

  • Gomti: A major tributary flowing into the Ganga at Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh.

  • Ghaghara: A large tributary that originates in Tibet and joins the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Kosi: Originates in the Tibetan Plateau and joins the Ganga in Bihar.