Question

Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of
1. Alaknanda
2. Kali river
3. Gomti river
4. Sharda river

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Kali river

The correct answer is the Kali river.

• Eastern Dhauliganga (Poorvi Dhauliganga) is a tributary of Kali river.
• Eastern Dhauliganga confluences with Kali river near Darma valley in Pithoragarh. 
• Kali River:
  • The Kali River is also known as " Sharda River ", " Kutiyangdi " or " Mahakali River " is a Himalayan river, which flows through Uttarakhand. 
  • The traditional source of the Kali River is LipmpiyaDhura in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, 3,600 meters about 11,800 feet above sea level. 
  • Kali River is the headwater stream of the Mahakali River.
  • The Kali River is referred to as Kali Gad or Kali Ganga in Uttarakhand, where it separates Nepal's western border from India. 
  • Kali River enters Uttar Pradesh state and flows in the southeast direction, across the plains to join Ghagra River, which is a tributary of Ganga. 
  • Kali River receives the right-bank Eastern Dhauliganga (often confused with Alaknanda tributary) at Tawaghat.

• Eastern Dhauliganga and Western Dhauliganga are two separate rivers.
• Western Dhauliganga is a tributary of Alaknanda.
• Western Dhauliganga confluences with Alaknanda at Vishnu Prayag.