Which of the following states is/are part of the Ganga Basin ?
1. Chhattisgarh
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. Rajasthan
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Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 1, 2 and 3.
All three states— Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan—are part of the Ganga Basin to varying extents.
Chhattisgarh: Part of the Ganga Basin, as some of its rivers, like the Rihand and Mahanadi, contribute to the basin.
Himachal Pradesh: The northern part of the Ganga Basin extends to Himachal Pradesh, with rivers like the Tons contributing to the basin.
Rajasthan: Although not entirely within the Ganga Basin, certain eastern parts of Rajasthan fall within the basin.
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Ganga Basin
Size and Extent:
The Ganga Basin is one of the largest river basins in the world, covering approximately 1.08 million square kilometers.
It spans 11 Indian states, including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi​
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Rivers:
The Ganga River has multiple tributaries, including the Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gandak, Kosi, Chambal, and Son.
These tributaries contribute significantly to the basin's flow and water resources.
Agricultural Importance:
The basin is highly fertile and supports some of India's most productive agricultural lands. Crops such as wheat, rice, sugarcane, and pulses are extensively grown here.