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What is the head stream of the Ganges?

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Bhagirathi
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Devprayag
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Haridwar
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Gangotri
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Solution

The correct option is A Bhagirathi
The river originates in the state of Uttarakhand. Its headstream called Bhagirathi fed by Gangotri glacier is joined by another headstream called the Alaknanda in the town of Devprayag. From this point, the river is known as Ganga.

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