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The river Ganga originates in the state of __________.

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Uttarakhand
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Uttar Pradesh
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Bihar
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Karnataka
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Solution

The correct option is A Uttarakhand
The river Ganga originates in the state of Uttarakhand. Its headstream is called Bhagirathi which is fed by Gangotri glacier. It is joined by another headstream called the Alaknanda in the town of Devprayag.

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