Interactive map of the Indus, Ganga, and Brahmaputra river systems.
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Which of the following rivers does NOT originate in India?
Options: Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Godavari
Answer: Brahmaputra — Brahmaputra originates in the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake in Tibet.
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Correct order of Panch Prayag (upstream to downstream)?
Options: Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Vishnuprayag, Karnaprayag, Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Devprayag
Answer: Vishnuprayag, Nandprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag — The five confluences in order from upstream.
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At Devprayag, which two rivers merge to form the Ganga?
Options: Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, Alaknanda and Mandakini, Bhagirathi and Mandakini, Dhauliganga and Pindar
Answer: Alaknanda and Bhagirathi — The Ganga is formed at Devprayag by the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi.
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Bhagirathi originates from:
Options: Gomukh (Gangotri Glacier), Satopanth Glacier, Chorabari Glacier, Kedarnath
Answer: Gomukh (Gangotri Glacier) — Bhagirathi originates from Gomukh at the Gangotri Glacier.
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