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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CHSL - 13 April 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q45

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Alaknanda River originates from ______ and Bhagirathi Kharak glacier.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Satopanth.

  • The confluence of Satopanth Glacier and Bhagirathi Kharak Glacier is the source of the Alaknanda River. 
  • Alaknanda and Bhagirathi are two headstreams of the holy river Ganga.
  • Both meet the Saraswati River tributary at Mana, which is 3 KM ahead of Badrinath Dham.
  • Satopanth Glacier is in Uttarakhand.