Which of the following rivers originates from the Milam Glacier in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Gori Ganga.
The Gori Ganga river originates from the Milam Glacier in Uttarakhand. This glacier, situated in the Kumaon Himalayas, serves as the source for this significant tributary of the Kali River.
- Satluj: Originates near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet, close to Mount Kailash.
- Ganges: Originates from the Gangotri Glacier at Gaumukh in Uttarakhand; its headwaters are a confluence of several streams, with the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda being the main ones meeting at Devprayag.
- Yamuna: Originates from the Yamunotri Glacier near the Banderpoonch peaks in Uttarakhand.