Question

Which of the following rivers joins the Karnali river at Brahmaghat in India and form the Ghaghara river?
1. Rapti
2. Gandak
3. Sharda
4. Sarayu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Sharda

The correct answer is Sharda.

• The Sharda river joins the Karnali river at Brahmaghat in India and forms the Ghaghara river.

• The Sharda River originates at Kalapani in the Himalayas.
• It is also known as Kali River and Mahakali River.
• The river flows through Nepal's western border with India and joins Ghaghra River, a tributary of the Ganges.
• The Pancheshwar Dam and the Tanakpur Hydroelectric Project are built on river Sharda.
• The tributaries of Sharda river are Chameliya, Ramgun in Nepal and Kuthi, Dhauli, Gori, Sarju, Ladhiya rivers in Uttarakhand.
• The Sharda river is named after the Hindu Goddess "Saraswati".