Question

The Alaknanda river has its origin in
1. Gaumukh Glacier
2. Satopanth Glacier
3. Pindari Glacier
4. Kafni Glacier

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Satopanth Glacier

The correct answer is Satopanth Glacier.

• The Alaknanda river has its origin in Satopanth Glacier.

• Alaknanda River:
  • The river Alaknanda is the source stream of the Ganga.
  • The five tributaries joining with Alaknanda are Dhauliganga, Nandakini, Pindar, Mandakini and Bhagirathi.
  • Alaknanda makes various confluence with other rivers it is called as Prayag.
    • Vishnuprayag- Alaknanda meets the Dhauliganga River
    • Nandaprayag- Alaknanda meets the Nandakini River
    • Karnaprayag- Alaknanda meets the Pindar River
    • Rudraprayag- Alaknanda meets the Mandakini River
    • Devprayag- Alaknanda meets the Bhagirathi River and it becomes the Ganga.

• Gaumukh Glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River.
• Pindari Glacier is the source of the Pindar river.
• Kafni Glacier is the source of the River Kafni.