Question

In Bihar, the rivers belonging to which one of the following groups join the Ganga or its tributaries flowing from the north?
1. Son, Kosi, North Koel
2. Gandak, Kamla, Bagmati
3. Ghaghara, Kosi, Punpun
4. Kosi, Mahananda, Karmanasha

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Gandak, Kamla, Bagmati

The correct answer is Gandak, Kamla, Bagmati.

EXPLANATION: 

• Gandak, Kamala and Bagmati rivers join the Ganga or its tributaries flowing from the North. 
• Ganga is the main river of Bihar which enters into the state from Chausa(the boundary of Bhojpur and Saran district).
• Major tributaries of Ganga in Bihar are Gandak, Saryu or Ghaghara, Bagmati, kosi, karmanasa, Son, and Punpun.