River Sarda drains in the Northern Plains of Uttar Pradesh. Before entering in the Plains, Sarda is known as
Saraswati
Bhagirathi
Kali
Pindar
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2019
The Sarda River is also known as the Mahakali River or Kali Ganga in its upper reaches. It originates in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India, and flows along the border between Nepal and India. Before it descends into the plains near Banbasa, it is predominantly referred to as the Kali River. In the plains of Uttar Pradesh, it takes the name Sarda or Sharda.
– The Sarda River serves as a border river between India and Nepal.
– Its upper course is known as Kali or Mahakali River.
– It enters the Indian plains in Uttarakhand and flows through Uttar Pradesh.