INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

DRAINAGE OF INDIA

THE GANGA GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Near Which River is the city of Bareilly Situated?
A
Kosi River
B
Gandak River
C
Ram Ganga River
D
Son River
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ramganga flows through the Bareilly district mainly in the southeastern direction. It receives the combined stream of Bhakra and Kichha (also called Baigul) from its left and the Gagan River from its right, after which it reaches near Bareilly city, which is located at a distance of about 10 km on its left side.

Detailed explanation-2: -The River Ramganga originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand state of India. It rises at an altitude of about 3, 100 m in the lower Himalayas near the Lohba village in the Garhwal district of Uttaranchal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ramganga is comparatively a small river rising in the Garhwal hills near Gairsain. It changes its course to the southwest direction after crossing the Shiwalik and enters into the plains of Uttar Pradesh near Najibabad. Finally, it joins the Ganga near Kannauj.

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