PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
COASTAL PLAINS
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Question
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River Yamuna
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River Satluj
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River Brahmaputra
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The river Yamuna, a major tributary of river Ganges, originates from the Yamunotri glacier near Banderpoonch peaks (380 59’ N 780 27’ E) in the Mussourie range of the lower Himalayas at an elevation of about 6387 meters above mean sea level in district Uttarkashi (Uttranchal).
Detailed explanation-2: -The important tributaries of the Yamuna River are the Tons, the Chambal, the Hindon, the Sarda, the Betwa and the Ken. Other small tributaries of the Yamuna River include Rishiganga, the Uma, the Hanuman Ganga, the Giri, the Karan, the Sagar and the Rind.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some of the tributaries of the Ganga are Yamuna, Ghaghra, Son, Chambal and Kosi. Kaveri is a river that flows in the southern part of India.