Question : Which of the following rivers is also known as "Bhagirathi" at the place of its origin?
Option 1: Brahmaputra
Option 2: Yamuna
Option 3: Indus
Option 4: Ganga
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Correct Answer: Ganga
Solution : The correct option is Ganga.
The Ganga River is the river that is also referred to as "Bhagirathi" where it originates. The Gangotri Glacier in the Indian state of Uttarakhand is the source of the Ganga. The Ganges River begins downstream at the junction of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Rivers in Devprayag. It is the longest and holiest river in India.
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Question : The Bhagirathi river originates from Gomukh Glacier. It meets the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form river _______.
Option 1: Ganga
Option 2: Ravi
Option 3: Saraswati
Option 4: Yamuna
Question : Which two head rivers merge to form the river Ganga?
Option 1: Mandakini and Dhauliganga
Option 2: Alaknanda and Mandakini
Option 3: Bhagirathi and Mandakini
Option 4: Alaknanda and Bhagirathi
Question : Which of the following crops is also known as "golden fibre"?
Option 1: Jute
Option 2: Sugarcane
Option 3: Wheat
Option 4: Rice
Question : Which one of the following is the origin of the Brahmaputra River?
Option 1: Milam
Option 2: Gangotri
Option 3: Yamunotri
Option 4: Chemayungdung
Question : The river in India known as the open sewer is:
Option 1: the Ganga
Option 2: the Yamuna
Option 3: the Narmada
Option 4: the Godavari
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