Q. Consider the following rivers:
Which of the above rivers are left bank tributaries of Ganga?

2, 3 and 4 only

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1 and 2 only

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3 and 4 only

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1, 3 and 4 only

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Solution

The correct option is C
3 and 4 only
Explanation:

The Ganga river originates in the Gangotri glacier. Yamuna, longest tributary of the Ganga is the western most tributary and right bank tributary of river Ganga. It joins Ganga at Prayag. The Ghaghara originates in the glaciers of Mapchachungo joins Ganga at Chhapra, and it is a left bank tributary of Ganga. The Son rises in the Amarkantak plateau and meets Ganga at Arrah. It is a right bank tributary of Ganga. The Gandak rises in the Nepal Himalayas and joins Ganga at Sonpur. It is a left bank tributary of Ganga.

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