With reference to the Himalayan rivers joining the Ganga downstream of Prayagraj from West to East, which one of the following sequences is correct ?
Ghaghara – Gomati – Gandak – Kosi
Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi
Ghaghara – Gomati – Kosi – Gandak
Gomati – Ghaghara – Kosi – Gandak
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC IAS – 2024
Prayagraj is the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna. Moving downstream (eastwards) from Prayagraj:
1. The Gomati River joins the Ganga near Saidpur, Uttar Pradesh.
2. The Ghaghara River joins the Ganga near Chhapra, Bihar, which is downstream (east) of the Gomati’s confluence.
3. The Gandak River joins the Ganga near Patna, Bihar, which is downstream (east) of the Ghaghara’s confluence.
4. The Kosi River joins the Ganga near Kursela in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, which is downstream (east) of the Gandak’s confluence.
Therefore, the correct sequence from West to East is Gomati – Ghaghara – Gandak – Kosi.