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UPSC CSE 2024 · PYQ · Indian Geography / Rivers · medium

With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?

  1. A.Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
  2. B.Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi✓ Correct
  3. C.Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
  4. D.Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak

Explanation

Downstream of Prayagraj (Allahabad), the Himalayan tributaries join the Ganga from west to east in this order: Gomati (joins near Ghazipur/Saidpur), then Ghaghara (joins near Chhapra), then Gandak (joins near Patna/Hajipur), and finally Kosi (joins near Kursela in Bihar). Hence the correct west-to-east sequence is Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi.
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