From Where the River Ganga Originates

Yamunatri glacier

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Gangotri glacier

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Tibetan plateau

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Altai mountains

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Solution

The correct option is B
Gangotri glacier

A correct answer is an option (B) Gangotri glacier
The river Ganga originates from the Gangotri glacier.

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