GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ganges originates from the ____ Glacier in Uttarakhand.
A
Siachen
B
Nubra
C
Rimo
D
Gangotri
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is believed that Bhagirathi River is the source Stream of Ganga River. It originates from Gaumukh, which is located at the base of Gangotri and Khatilang glaciers in Uttarakhand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gangotri Glacier Uttarakhand The glacier is around 30 km in length and 4 km in width. A paradise for trekkers and adventure enthusiasts, this glacier is a renowned tourist hotspot. Popularly known as Gaumukh, the terminus of the glacier resembles a cow’s mouth. Bordering China, this glacier also feeds River Bhagirathi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The glaciers of the region are found in the headwaters of several of Asia’s great river systems, including the Indus, Ganges/Brahmaputra, Mekong, Yangtze, and Yellow Rivers. These rivers are the source of drinking water and irrigation supplies for roughly 1.5 billion people.

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