The Ganga River System
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The Ganga River System

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Which river meets the Ganga at Allahabad?

  • Ghaghara
  • Kosi
  • Yamuna (correct)
  • Gandak
  • Where does the Ganga emerge from the mountains onto the plains?

  • Gangotri
  • Haridwar (correct)
  • Devaprayag
  • Allahabad
  • Which river joins the Ganga in Bangladesh?

  • Gandak
  • Yamuna
  • Ghaghara
  • Brahmaputra (correct)
  • Where does the Ganga divide into two branches and form a distributary known as the Bhagirathi-Hooghly?

    <p>Farakka in West Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rivers are main tributaries of the Ganga that come from the Peninsular uplands?

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    Which river originates from the Yamunotri glacier in the Himalayas?

    <p>Yamuna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the Ganga divide into two branches and form a distributary known as the Bhagirathi-Hooghly?

    <p>Farakka in West Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these rivers are major tributaries of the Ganga that cause flood in parts of the Northern plains each year?

    <p>Ghaghara, Gandak, and Kosi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which point does the Ganga emerge from the mountains onto the plains?

    <p>Haridwar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the northernmost point of the Ganga?

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    Study Notes

    Ganga River Connection Points

    • The Yamuna River meets the Ganga at Allahabad.
    • The Ganga emerges from the mountains onto the plains at Haridwar.

    Ganga's Course and Distributaries

    • In Bangladesh, the Brahmaputra River joins the Ganga.
    • The Ganga divides into two branches to form the distributary known as the Bhagirathi-Hooghly near West Bengal’s Hooghly district.

    Significant Tributaries

    • Key tributaries of the Ganga from Peninsular uplands include the Ghaghara, Gandak, and Kosi rivers.
    • Ursine tributaries, such as the Ghaghara and Kosi, are known for causing annual flooding in parts of the Northern plains.

    Origin and Northernmost Point

    • The Bhagirathi River originates from the Yamunotri glacier in the Himalayas.
    • The northernmost point of the Ganga is located in the Himalayas, specifically at its source.

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