Which of the following rivers joins Ganga from its left bank?a)Chambal...
- Left Bank Tributaries of The Ganga River. These rivers originate in the Himalayas.
- The major tributaries apart from the Yamuna, are the Ramganga, the Gomati, the Ghaghra, the Gandak, the Burhi Gandak, the Bagmati, and the Kosi.
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Which of the following rivers joins Ganga from its left bank?a)Chambal...
Explanation:
The river that joins Ganga from its left bank is the Kosi river.
Details:
- The Kosi river is also known as the 'sorrow of Bihar' due to its frequent floods that cause widespread damage to the state.
- It originates in the Mahabharat Range in Nepal and flows through the northern part of Bihar before joining the Ganga near the town of Kursela.
- The Kosi river basin is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species such as the gharial and the red panda.
- The river is also an important source of water for irrigation and agriculture in the region.
Other options:
- Chambal: This river is a tributary of the Yamuna river and flows through the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Yamuna: This river is a tributary of the Ganga river and flows through the states of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
- Son: This river is a tributary of the Ganga river and flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Bihar.
Which of the following rivers joins Ganga from its left bank?a)Chambal...
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