Which of the following mountains is located near the river Dhauliganga?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Nanda Devi.
- Dhauliganga river originates from Vasudhara Tal, perhaps the largest glacial lake in Uttarakhand and joined by the Rishiganga river at Raini.
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Dhauliganga is one of the important tributaries of Alaknanda, the other being the Nandakini, Pindar, Mandakini and Bhagirathi.
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After subsuming Mandakini, the Alaknanda carries on past Srinagar, before joining the Ganga at Devprayag.