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The Ganges originates from the _______ Glacier in Uttarakhand.
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The correct option is D Gangotri
Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District,
Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering China. This glacier, one of the
primary sources of the Ganges, is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an
estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. Around the glacier are the peaks
of the Gangotri Group, including several peaks notable for extremely
challenging climbing routes, such as Shivling, Thalay Sagar, Meru, and
Bhagirathi III. It flows roughly northwest, originating in a cirque below
Chaukhamba, the highest peak of the group.
Gangotri Glacier is located in Uttarkashi District, Uttarakhand, India in a region bordering China. This glacier, one of the primary sources of the Ganges, is one of the largest in the Himalayas with an estimated volume of over 27 cubic kilometers. Around the glacier are the peaks of the Gangotri Group, including several peaks notable for extremely challenging climbing routes, such as Shivling, Thalay Sagar, Meru, and Bhagirathi III. It flows roughly northwest, originating in a cirque below Chaukhamba, the highest peak of the group.
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