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Where does the Ganges river rise?
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?
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?
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?
Where does the Ganges river empty into?
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Which river forms the major estuary of the Ganges Delta?
Which river forms the major estuary of the Ganges Delta?
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What is the alternate name for the Ganges river in India?
What is the alternate name for the Ganges river in India?
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Which river contributes the bulk of the Ganges' flow from Nepal?
Which river contributes the bulk of the Ganges' flow from Nepal?
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At which town does the main stem of the Ganges begin?
At which town does the main stem of the Ganges begin?
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What river diverts 50% of the Ganges' flow southwards in West Bengal, India?
What river diverts 50% of the Ganges' flow southwards in West Bengal, India?
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Which river's lower stream joins with the Ganges in Bangladesh?
Which river's lower stream joins with the Ganges in Bangladesh?
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