UPSC Prelims 2024 · Question 56 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Ganga Tributaries Sequence
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2024
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectGeography
- TopicIndian Geography
- DifficultyHard
- TypeChronology
With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
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Answer: B. Gomati - Ghaghara - Gandak - Kosi
Verdict
Correct answer: Option (b).
Analysis
The Gomti is an alluvial river that originates from the Gomat Taal and joins River Ganga near Varanasi.
The Ghaghara originates in the glaciers of Mapchachungo and finally meets the Ganga at Chhapra.
The Gandak comprises two streams (Kaligandak and Trishulganga) and joins the Ganga at Sonpur near Patna.
The Kosi is an antecedent river that joins Ganga in the Katihar district of Bihar.
The correct West to East sequence downstream of Prayagraj is: Gomati → Ghaghara → Gandak → Kosi.