DRAINAGE OF INDIA
THE GANGA GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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Kolkata is located on the river
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Orange
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Hooghly
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Bhagirathi
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Yamuna
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The arm of the Ganges that runs through Calcutta is known as the Hooghly River. It is the large, pale green river running through the left side of the image. Calcutta, also referred to as Kolkata, is about 100 miles north of where the Hooghly empties into the Bay via the Mouths of the Ganges.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kolkata is located on the banks of the Hooghly river. It is an important port in India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Many major cities have developed along the banks of rivers. For instance, the city of Kolkata is located on the banks of Hooghly river in West Bengal.
Detailed explanation-4: -Howrah Bridge, Vivekananda Setu, and Vidyasagar Setu are all built over the river Hooghly.
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