INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

CLIMATE OF INDIA

EL NINO AND SOUTHERN OSCILLATIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following tributaries of the Ganga System flows northwards? [CDS 2008]
A
Kosi
B
Ghaghara
C
Gandak
D
Sone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is North Koel.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ganges flows throughout the country from the North to the south, the different tributaries of the ganges in the north are Gomti, Ghaghara, the Gandak, Kosi river, the Mahananda and the tributaries of Ganga in the south are Chambal, son, betwa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complete answer: Ghaghara: This river flows through the states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and joins the Ganges downstream of the town of Chhapra. It travels for about 1, 080-kilometer.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Koshi was also called Kausika in Rigveda, Nepal and Bihar in northern India. It is a major tributary of the Ganges.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ramganga, Kosi and Mahananda are the important tributaries of the Ganga.

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