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What is the correct form of 'hand' in the context of inheritance?
What is the correct form of 'hand' in the context of inheritance?
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'he come to the University by the metro train?'
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'he come to the University by the metro train?'
What is the length of the Ganga river in kilometres?
What is the length of the Ganga river in kilometres?
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'The teacher advised me to read that book.'?
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'The teacher advised me to read that book.'?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'change' to use in the sentence 'The date in my new watch will automatically change if I cross the International Date Line.'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'change' to use in the sentence 'The date in my new watch will automatically change if I cross the International Date Line.'?
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What percentage of India's land mass does the Ganga basin constitute?
What percentage of India's land mass does the Ganga basin constitute?
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What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'Everyone has to be involved in finding ways to protect India's natural resources.'?
What is the correct verb form to use in the sentence 'Everyone has to be involved in finding ways to protect India's natural resources.'?
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What percentage of India's population is supported by the Ganga basin?
What percentage of India's population is supported by the Ganga basin?
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Where does the Ganga river flow into?
Where does the Ganga river flow into?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'lose' to use in the sentence 'You will lose your money if you do not keep it in your purse.'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'lose' to use in the sentence 'You will lose your money if you do not keep it in your purse.'?
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What is the approximate area of the Ganga river basin in square kilometres?
What is the approximate area of the Ganga river basin in square kilometres?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'take' to use in the sentence 'Yesterday, I took the bus from Chennai to Bangalore.'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'take' to use in the sentence 'Yesterday, I took the bus from Chennai to Bangalore.'?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'turn' to use in the sentence 'If I turn down this job offer, I would have regretted it all my life.'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'turn' to use in the sentence 'If I turn down this job offer, I would have regretted it all my life.'?
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How many people live in the Ganga river basin?
How many people live in the Ganga river basin?
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What is a major challenge facing the Ganga river?
What is a major challenge facing the Ganga river?
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What is the origin of the three major Indian rivers, including the Ganga?
What is the origin of the three major Indian rivers, including the Ganga?
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What does the word 'acoustically' mean?
What does the word 'acoustically' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'atonement'?
What is the meaning of 'atonement'?
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What does the word 'recuperative' mean?
What does the word 'recuperative' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'demographic'?
What is the meaning of 'demographic'?
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What does the word 'proliferate' mean?
What does the word 'proliferate' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'tedious'?
What is the meaning of 'tedious'?
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What does the word 'resplendent' mean?
What does the word 'resplendent' mean?
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What is the correct form of 'report' in the sentence 'A new medical discovery has been ................... in this week’s „Science‟ Journal'?
What is the correct form of 'report' in the sentence 'A new medical discovery has been ................... in this week’s „Science‟ Journal'?
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What is the main topic of the passage?
What is the main topic of the passage?
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What is the primary goal of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
What is the primary goal of the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
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What is the result of the 'hike' in the context of the passage?
What is the result of the 'hike' in the context of the passage?
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What is the term for the process of returning the Ganga River to its natural state?
What is the term for the process of returning the Ganga River to its natural state?
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What is the term for the introduction of harmful substances into the Ganga River?
What is the term for the introduction of harmful substances into the Ganga River?
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What is the purpose of the 'restoration pillars' in the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
What is the purpose of the 'restoration pillars' in the National Mission for Clean Ganga?
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What is the term for the process of putting a plan into action?
What is the term for the process of putting a plan into action?
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What is the term for the integration of different components into a unified whole?
What is the term for the integration of different components into a unified whole?
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What is done every evening by the monks in the monastery?
What is done every evening by the monks in the monastery?
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Who painted the portrait of the greatest artist of the nineteenth century?
Who painted the portrait of the greatest artist of the nineteenth century?
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What is the longest river in Germany?
What is the longest river in Germany?
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Which article should be used before 'umbrella'?
Which article should be used before 'umbrella'?
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What is the purpose of a dialogue between two friends?
What is the purpose of a dialogue between two friends?
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What is the topic of the speech to be given to school students?
What is the topic of the speech to be given to school students?
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What is the purpose of writing a letter to a friend?
What is the purpose of writing a letter to a friend?
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How many words should the speech to school students be in?
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Study Notes
The Himalayas and Indian Rivers
- The Himalayas are the source of three major Indian rivers: the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra.
- The Ganga is the longest river in India, flowing for approximately 2,525 kilometers.
- The Ganga basin covers 26% of India's landmass and supports 43% of India's population.
- The Ganga river flows from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, passing through densely populated regions in Asia.
- The Ganga river basin covers over 1 million square kilometers and is home to over 650 million people.
Challenges faced by the Ganga River
- The Ganga river faces serious challenges due to rapid growth of cities, agriculture, and industries in recent decades.
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Learn about the source and significance of three major Indian rivers - the Indus, the Ganga, and the Brahmaputra, which originate from the Himalayas.
