Consider the following statements regarding the Ghaghara River system:
1.The Ghaghara originates from the Mapchachungo glacier in the Himalayas.
2.It forms a deep gorge at Shishapani before entering the plains.
3.It merges with the Ganga at Allahabad after receiving the Sarda River.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Answer: Only 1 and 2
Explanation: The Ghaghara River system originates from the Mapchachungo Glacier in the Tibetan Himalayas, making Statement 1 correct. It also forms a deep gorge at Shishapani before entering the plains, so Statement 2 is correct. However, Statement 3 is incorrect because the Ghaghara does not meet the Ganga at Allahabad (Prayagraj). Instead, it joins the Ganga near Chhapra in Bihar after receiving tributaries like the Sharda River.
The Ghaghara River is an important Himalayan river contributing significantly to the Ganga river system.
Additional Key Facts
The Ghaghara is known as Karnali in Nepal.
It is one of the largest tributaries of the Ganga in terms of discharge.
It originates in the Tibetan plateau region.
Major tributaries include the Sharda and Rapti rivers.
It plays an important role in irrigation in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Potential Exam-Oriented Questions & Answers
Question: At which point does the Ghaghara meet the Ganga?
Answer: Near Chhapra in Bihar
Question: Which is the largest tributary of the Ganga in terms of water discharge?
Answer: Ghaghara River