Question

Which of the following tributaries of Ganga River does not outfalls in Ganga in Bihar?
1. Bagmati
2. Gandak
3. Burhi Gandak
4. Karmanasa River

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Gandak

The correct answer is option (1) i.e. Bagmati.

• The Ganges also known as Ganga is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
• Bagmati originates from the shivpuri range of hills in Nepal and outfalls in Kosi River.
• The river Gandhak originates at an altitude of 7620 m above sea level in the north of Dhaulagiri in Tibet near Nepal border.
• The river Burhi Gandak originates from chautarwa chaur near Bishambharpur in the district of West Champaran in Bihar.
• Karmanasa River originates from the Bihar's Kaimur district and is a tributary to Ganga.