With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct?
(a) Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
(b) Gomati Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
(c) Ghaghara Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
(d) Gomati Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak
The correct sequence of the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from west to east is:(b) Gomati — Ghaghara — Gandak — Kosi
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- Gomati River:
- Originates from Gomat Taal near Madho Tanda, Pilibhit.
- It flows through Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ganga near Saidpur, Kaithi, close to Varanasi.
- Ghaghara River:
- Originates from the northern slopes of the Himalayas in the Tibetan Plateau.
- It is the largest tributary of the Ganges by volume and joins the Ganga at Chhapra, Bihar.
- Gandak River:
- Originates from the Great Himalaya Range in Nepal.
- It flows through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ganga near Patna at Sonpur.
- Kosi River:
- Known as the Saptakoshi in Nepal due to its seven tributaries.
- It flows through northern Bihar and joins the Ganga near Kursela in Katihar district.
- Known for its shifting course and heavy flooding, earning the nickname “Sorrow of Bihar.”
These rivers are significant for their contributions to the Ganges’ flow and their impact on the regions they traverse, including their roles in agriculture, transportation, and cultural significance.
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