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The Ganges River Geography
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Where does the Ganges river rise?

  • Northern Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh
  • Southern Himalayas in Nepal
  • Eastern Himalayas in Bhutan
  • Western Himalayas in Uttarakhand (correct)
  • What is the name of the Ganges river in Bangladesh?

  • Meghna
  • Jamuna
  • Padma (correct)
  • Brahmaputra
  • Which river is considered the source stream of the Ganges in Hindu mythology?

  • Yamuna
  • Jamuna
  • Alaknanda
  • Bhagirathi (correct)
  • Where does the Ganges river empty into?

    <p>Bay of Bengal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river forms the major estuary of the Ganges Delta?

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

    What is the alternate name for the Ganges river in India?

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

    Which river contributes the bulk of the Ganges' flow from Nepal?

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

    At which town does the main stem of the Ganges begin?

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

    What river diverts 50% of the Ganges' flow southwards in West Bengal, India?

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

    Which river's lower stream joins with the Ganges in Bangladesh?

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

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